The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, featuring fascinating details about local, national and international rights movements, should be the first stop for any visitor to the city.
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Tourists tour a permanent exhibition at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
A sculpture in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park depicts two schoolchildren jailed for demonstrating against segregation. The park was a popular setting for ’60s rights advocates.
The Fourth Avenue Business District, located near downtown Birmingham, is home to many of the city’s black-owned businesses.
The backyard of Joe Minter, a Birmingham artist, is a popular stop for black visitors to the Alabama city.
Mrs. B’s on 4th, a black-owned eatery in Birmingham, features collard greens and other soul food favorites.
Alabama’s Jazz Hall of Fame is a favorite gathering spot for budding local musicians.
Alabama’s Jazz Hall of Fame features memorabilia from musicians with connections to the state.
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