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Civil Rights Institute set to Re-open

Alabama Public Radio | By Pat Duggins
Published November 1, 2015 at 6:26 AM CST
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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is set to reopen this week in time for the holiday season. Building repairs prompted the facility's unexpected closure. Officials said in a statement that the institute is scheduled to reopen to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Institute President and CEO Andrea Taylor says contractors addressed water leaks and worked to seal gaps in the building's walls. Taylor says institute officials are pleased to reopen in time for the holiday season. The Civil Rights Institute served as the backdrop of much of Alabama Public Radio’s international award-winning coverage of the civil rights movement. Click below to listen in…

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Pat Duggins
Pat Duggins is news director for Alabama Public Radio.
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