"ALABAMA IS THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. WE FOUGHT HARD TO GAIN ACCESS TO A COMPETITIVE EDUCATION. ALABAMA HBCUS ARE LIIVING, BREATHING REPOSITORIES OF OUR HISTORY. WE MUST PRESERVE AND PROPEL THESE INSTITUTIONS INTO THE 21ST CENTURY. WE CAN'T STOP NOW."​


​​Renee Kemp-Rotan,  Executive Director, Alabama HBCU COnsortuMaster Planner, Urban Designer

Founder, Birmingham CIvil Rights Heritage Trail