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Friend, The SPLC’s Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) in Montgomery, Alabama, honors the martyrs of the civil rights movement and inspires visitors to continue the march for racial equity and social justice. And it’s not just a memorial – the CRMC is a cultural institution where visitors learn and engage about how the past informs the future. When the CRMC museum opened in 2005, it became a landmark resource for preserving our history. Seventy percent of Alabama’s fourth graders visit the memorial, and thousands of people visit in-person each week. We’re excited to announce that anyone, anywhere can now visit the CRMC virtually using our new app! Download the app here, and please spread the word to your family, educators, activists and communities.When the COVID-19 pandemic caused many museums, including the CRMC, to close their doors, CRMC Director Tafeni English’s idea to create a CRMC app picked up steam. The CRMC is the first museum in Montgomery to employ an app. “The app increases our visibility [in areas] where we know the pandemic has impacted schools’ ability to take field trips,” English said. “We aren’t seeing as many visitors as before the pandemic. Those who engage with the app will have the opportunity to learn about the SPLC’s current work.” One of the CRMC’s newest exhibits is a “A Civil Community,” a poem compiled by Kwame Alexander from reflections submitted by people from all walks of life who shared their vision for America. Students, teachers, activists, parents and children from across the country contributed nearly 1,000 poems for the new exhibit. It is a testament to people, past and present, who are committed to making manifest the ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion for all. Whether they’re coming to us virtually or in person, we hope to impart this message into each of our visitors: We are still marching for justice, and we still have a long way to go.Sincerely, Your friends at the Southern Poverty Law Center
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