By Barnett WrightThe Birmingham Times
The National Park Service and the city of Birmingham on Saturday will host a community celebration marking the establishment of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
The dedication event – which will include the National Trust for Historic Preservation – will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The event is free and open to the public.
“It is a great honor to see the start of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument,” said Mayor William Bell. “Every milestone in this process continues to push the city forward and continues to build awareness of the civil rights movement overall in Birmingham.”U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said April 15 is a “day of formal celebration” for the city and country.
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