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The Birmingham riot of 1963 was a civil disorder and riot in Birmingham, Alabama, that was provoked by bombings on the night of May 11, 1963. The bombings targeted African-American leaders of the Birmingham campaign. In response, local African-Americans burned businesses and fought police throughout the downtown area.
The Birmingham campaign, as well as George Wallace's refusal to admit black students to the University of Alabama, convinced President Kennedy to address the severe inequalities between black and white citizens in the South: "The events in Birmingham and elsewhere have so increased cries for equality that no city or state or legislative body ...
Sports competitions in Birmingham, Alabama (3 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Events in Birmingham, Alabama" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
The Children's Crusade, or Children's March, was a march by over 1,000 school students in Birmingham, Alabama on May 2–10, 1963. Initiated and organized by Rev. James Bevel, the purpose of the march was to walk downtown to talk to the mayor about segregation in their city.
Welsh craftsman and artist John Petts was inspired to construct and deliver the iconic stained-glass Wales Window of Alabama to the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1965. The Wales Window of Alabama is a large stained-glass edifice depicting a black Jesus, with arms outstretched, reminiscent of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
The classic is the largest HBCU event in the nation attracting nearly 200,000 participants. [3] The Alabama A&M Bulldogs lead the series with a record of 44–42–3 all-time (as of 2024). Other activities