Before the cheers of the 85th Magic City Classic filled the stadium, the history behind HBCU excellence took center stage at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Bringing together the stories of 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the exhibit gave visitors a chance to celebrate the schools, traditions, and generations of leaders who helped shape history, including Alabama A&M University.

2026-10-30T12:00:00-08:00A display highlighting the Alabama A&M University seal and the meaning behind its symbols and motto, “Service Is Sovereignty,” at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute./_images/exhibitsealedit2.jpgExhibit Highlights Alabama A&M Among State’s 14 Historically Black InstitutionsExhibitHighlights Alabama A&M Among State’s 14 Historically Black Institutionshttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/exhibit-highlights0alabama-a-and-m-among-states-historically-black-institutions.html