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National Center’s Mission

The Mission of the Alabama State University Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture is two-fold: to serve as a clearinghouse for information concerning Montgomery, Alabama's pivotal role in the shaping and development of the modern civil rights movement...

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National Center’s Vision

In August of 1997, then Alabama State University president Dr. William H. Harris assembled selected staff, faculty, and administrators to determine the feasibility of creating a center for civil rights research. Out of that meeting, Dr. Janice Franklin was selected to serve as project director...

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Patrons of the National Center

The PATRONS of the National Center is a support and advocacy group for the National Center. The organization offers opportunities for interested community groups, businesses, and individuals to connect to, celebrate, and contribute to the National Center and to the advancement of its mission.

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Upcoming Programs

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Lecture and Book Signing by Ravi Howard

Author of Like Trees, Walking

Tuesday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at The National Center

For more information, call 334.229.4824 or 334.229.4106 or visit www.lib.alasu.edu.

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Nov 13, 2011 - Mar 16, 2012

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness: Out of Many, One

The Quilt Artistry of Tracie Lee Hawkins & Theresa McGhee Johnson

Exhibit Dates: November 13, 2011 - March 16, 2012
Excluding Holidays

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2012

The March Toward Freedom

A Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University

2012 Calendar of Events • Free Admission!.

Cultural Spotlights

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