Appalachia Meets World Episode 91 - The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (it’s more than a museum) with DeJuana Thompson

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with DeJuana Thompson the President and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.  A self proclaimed "global citizen," Ms. Thompson, born and raised in Birmingham is bringing her own history with the Institute and her forward thinking to the mission - "to enlighten each generation about civil and human rights by exploring our common past and working together in the present to build a better future."  Take a listen as she describes the importance of the Institute and what we all can learn from a visit.  As a well rounded individual that wears many hats, she shows her passion for the City of Birmingham and her dedication to remembering (not forgetting) the past while forging a new path for the future.  You might even hear her embrace appetizers, much to Will and Neil's delight...and Neil's thought's on "balloons" and Google Earth!  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: CREED63!   

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: www.bcri.org

CREED63: www.creed63.com 

Black History Month: www.blackhistorymonth.gov 

Woke Vote: www.wokevote.us 

Think Rubix and Co.: www.thinkrubix.com 

ARC Appalachian STEM Academy:  www.arc.gov/arc-oak-ridge-summer-program/ 

ARC Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy: www.arc.gov/appalachian-entrepreneurship-academy/ 

ARC POWER Grant RFP: www.arc.gov/power/ 

Our Common Nature: An Appalachian Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma and Friends: www.ourcommonnature.org