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PublisherArcadia Publishing

ISBN-101626195951

ISBN-139781626195950

eBay Product ID (ePID)201572602

Product Key Features

Book TitleA. G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham: a Civil Rights Landmark

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicSubjects & Themes / Historical, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Civil Rights

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Photography, History

AuthorMarie A. Sutton

Book SeriesAmerican Heritage Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight10.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-951890

TitleLeadingThe

SynopsisTraveling throughout the South during the 1950s was hazardous for African Americans. There were precious few hotels and restaurants that opened their doors to minorities, and fewer still had accommodations above the bare minimum, to say nothing of the racism and violence that followed. But in Birmingham, black entrepreneur and eventual millionaire A.G. Gaston created a first-class motel and lounge for African Americans that became a symbol of pride of his community. It served as the headquarters for Birmingham's civil rights movement and became a revolving door for famous entertainers, activists, politicians and other pillars of the national black community. Author Marie Sutton chronicles the fascinating story of the motel and how it became a refuge during a time when African Americans could find none.

LC Classification NumberTX941.A214S88 2014