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The protests gained more and more national news coverage. Business and political leaders in Birmingham began to negotiate with civil rights leaders. Photo: West Entrance - Birmingham City Hall. |
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The protests gained more and more national news coverage. Business and political leaders in Birmingham began to negotiate with civil rights leaders. Photo: West Entrance - Birmingham City Hall. |
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The negotiations continued along with
the marches and sit-in demonstrations.
Civil rights leaders demanded racial integration of all public accommodations in Birmingham, including restaurants and snack bars. There also were demands for more African-Americans to be employed in downtown stores where large numbers of black persons shopped. Photo: Southwest View - Birmingham City Hall. |
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This is the county court house in
Birmingham.
Linn Park, in the foreground, is a major activity center in downtown Birmingham. |
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In the 1960s Linn Park was the center of white activities in Birmingham. Kelly Ingram Park was the center of the black community. Photo: Landscaping in Linn Park. |