Coffee & Convo: Legacy, Entrepreneurship, and the Civil Rights Connection

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Alicia’s Coffee LLC. (A.G Gaston Motel) | Birmingham

City of Birmingham's Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity
Publisher/HostCity of Birmingham's Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity
Coffee & Convo: Legacy, Entrepreneurship, and the Civil Rights Connection
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Join us for coffee, deep conversations, and connections exploring the intersection of legacy, entrepreneurship, and civil rights.
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This month’s Coffee & Convo will be a special experience! We’ll gather for a fireside chat with the Hendricks family to explore the deep connection between the historic 4th Avenue Business District and the Civil Rights District. Together, we’ll learn about their family’s legacy through Wee Care Academy and the Harambe Room, and hear powerful stories of their father’s entrepreneurial journey.

Following the conversation, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the A.G. Gaston Motel. This tour will not only highlight Dr. Gaston’s critical role in the Civil Rights Movement but also his lasting impact on creating entrepreneurial opportunities for Birmingham’s Black business community.

This Coffee & Convo is designed to honor our past while inspiring today’s and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs while showing how legacy, resilience, and innovation continue to shape Birmingham’s small business ecosystem.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fireside Chat
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
A.G Gaston Tour
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alicia’s Coffee LLC. (A.G Gaston Motel), 1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, United States

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