Alabama Civil Rights Memorial Center
Montgomery SGA Civil Rights Tour
Visiting Montgomery Alabama
This is a visitor video that was produced in 2009 for the Montgomery Convention and Visitor Bureau.
Walking In Black History, A film by Tom Weber
Join 40 teens and young adults from Erie, PA, on a journey of discovery to the landmarks of the American Civil Rights movement -- Birmingham, Tuskegee, Selma, Montgomery and more -- in Walking In Black History, the newest documentary by filmmaker Tom Weber. The film premiered Feb. 8, 2018, on WQLN-TV54 in Erie.
June 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of the yearly bus trip, founded by Rev. Herlies Murphy, Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Erie, in 1992. Students from Erie area schools apply to go on the trip, which is free of charge to those who are selected. Weber rode along from start to finish, filming everything with a small handheld camcorder.
Gary N. Horton, Executive Director of the Urban Erie Community Development Corporation, picked up the torch from Rev. Murphy and has led the annual trip for more than a decade. Mr. Horton is Executive Producer of the film.
One of the highlights of the film is a tree-planting ceremony in memory of Rev. Murphy at Canaan Hill Primitive Baptist Church, a significant point on the Selma-Montgomery Historic Trail.
On the first day, we visit the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, where four young girls lost their lives in a racist bombing in September 1963, as well as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a dramatic museum of the civil rights movement.
On the second day, we drive through Montgomery in the rain, briefly visiting Alabama State University's sprawling campus and the Rosa Parks Museum and spending more time at the Southern Poverty Law Center. We then visit Canaan Hill and its sister congregation at Beulah Land, a few miles away, where we hear an inspiring sermon by Elder Tom Gardner.
We spend most of the third day in and around Tuskegee University, visiting school founder Booker T. Washington's residence, built from bricks made on campus by Tuskegee students. We also spend time at the George Washington Carver Museum, on campus, and at Moton Field, home of the world-renowned Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. A reception follows in the munipal building, with song and dance performances by some of the Erie students.
Leaving Tuskegee on the fourth day, we travel to Atlanta, where we visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. This large complex includes Dr. King's birth home as well as the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he ministered, a comprehensive museum and library, and Dr. King and Mrs. Coretta King's crypt.
On the final day, we drive overnight to Washington, D.C., where a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall provides a moment to reflect on what we have seen. The students strike up a rousing version of When The Saints Go Marching In over the final few miles back home to Erie.
The Dreamer, a song about Dr. King by the late Texas songwriter Tim Henderson, is used throughout the film by permission of Henderson's widow Marian. The song is part of the permanent collection of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.
Weber is an Erie native with numerous independent films to his credit. His films that have previously aired on WQLN include A Few Things About Artists (2018), an exploration of visual arts and artists in the Erie area; 1000 (2017), a collaboration with Abdullah Washington that features local people striving for excellence; and The Trouble With Poets (2014), a performance documentary featuring locally based poets such as Washington, Sean Thomas Dougherty, Monica Igras and Chuck Joy.
CAIR Video: 'In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey'
CAIR Marks Black History Month with Release of Short Film Exploring American Muslims’ Reflections on Racial Injustice
'In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey' follows Muslim leaders as they learn about history of slavery, lynching, segregation
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/1/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today released a short film, “In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey,” to mark the beginning of Black History Month.
Video: 'In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey'
The 21-minute film features some 30 American Muslim civil rights leaders who journeyed through Alabama to learn about the history of slavery, lynching, segregation, and about present-day racial injustice.
“A detailed study of the history of slavery, lynching, segregation, and the legacy of past and present injustices needs to be part of a national conversation so that leaders in all sectors of our society apply a racial equity lens when making decisions that affect the lives of millions of Americans,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
During the journey, the Muslim leaders attended the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery and learned from experts at the historic 16th Street Baptist church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Civil Rights Memorial.
SEE: 30 CAIR Leaders to Attend Inauguration of Lynching Memorial in Alabama
CAIR’s film offers deeply personal and emotional reflections from American Muslims -- including African-American Muslims -- who lived through segregation and Jim Crow laws, and for whom the journey brought back memories from their own lives.
The film was produced by True Intent Productions and CAIR.
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com
Top Tourist Attractions in State Alabama: Travel Guide USA
Top Tourist Attractions in State Alabama: Travel Guide USA
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Zoo, Cheaha State Park, Civil Rights Memorial, Gulf Shores, Huntsville Botanical Garden, McWane Science Center, Mobile Bay, Point Mallard Park, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, US Space & Rocket Center, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Video: Trailer for CAIR's 'In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey'
CAIR to Offer NJ Muslim Convention Attendees Sneak Preview of Film Exploring American Muslims’ Reflections on Past and Present Racial Injustice
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/28/18) - On Friday, August 31, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its New Jersey chapter (CAIR-NJ) will offer a sneak preview of CAIR’s new film “In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey” for attendees of the 2018 The Mosque Cares national convention in Newark, N.J.
Video: Trailer for CAIR's 'In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey'
SEE: The Mosque Cares Convention
WHAT: Sneak Preview of CAIR’s Film “In Their Footsteps: An American Muslim Civil Rights Journey”
WHEN: Friday, August 31, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Mosque Cares Convention. Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102.
CONTACT: CAIR National Strategic Communications Manager Arsalan Bukhari, 206-931-3655, abukhari@cair.com
The 21-minute film features some 30 American Muslim civil rights leaders who journeyed though Alabama earlier this year to learn about the history of slavery, lynching, segregation, and about present-day racial injustice.
During the journey, the Muslim leaders attended the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery and learned from experts at the historic 16th Street Baptist church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Civil Rights Memorial.
SEE: 30 CAIR Leaders to Attend Inauguration of Lynching Memorial in Alabama
Sneak preview attendees will hear deeply personal and emotional reflections from American Muslims -- including African-American Muslims -- who lived through segregation and Jim Crow laws, and for whom the journey brought back memories from their own lives.
The film was produced by True Intent Productions and CAIR.
Earlier this year, on June 19, CAIR launched the Alabama Civil Rights Tour Photo Journal Project. CAIR's month-long campaign shared images, along with personal reflections, from the Alabama tour. The CAIR photos and reflections can be tracked on social media using the hashtags #AlabamaPilgrimage and #Juneteenth2018.
SEE: CAIR to Mark Juneteenth with Month-Long Photo Journal of Muslim Activists on Alabama Civil Rights Tour
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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Southeast USA 2015
Southeast + Southwest USA Trip – March 2015
Carmen & Luciano
Mary Mac's (Atlanta, GA)
50th anniversary of march (Montgomery, AL)
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (Montgomery, AL)
Civil rights memorial (Montgomery, AL)
Old Alabama Town (Montgomery, AL)
Natchez Trace Parkway (Mississipi)
Belhaven (Jackson, MS)
Rocky Springs (Mississipi)
Farmer's Market (Jackson, MS)
Decatur St (New Orleans, LA)
Louisiana Music Factory (New Orleans, LA)
Dat Dog (New Orleans, LA)
French Market (New Orleans, LA)
Bourbon St (New Orleans, LA)
Canal St (New Orleans, LA)
Riverwalk (New Orleans, LA)
Royal St (New Orleans, LA)
Cafe Beignet (New Orleans, LA)
Oak Alley Plantation (Vacherie, LA)
AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX)
Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood, TX)
NASA Space Center (Houston, TX)
The World of Coca-Cola (Atlanta, GA)
Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta, GA)
Soundtrack
No Cars Go (Arcade Fire)
Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-Downtown in Montgomery AL
Reservations: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . .. .. .. Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-Downtown 100 Commerce Street Montgomery AL 36104 This Montgomery, Alabama hotel features a gym and rooms provide free Wi-Fi and cable TV with pay-per-view movies. The Civil Rights Memorial is one mile away. Each room at the Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-Downtown contains a refrigerator and a coffee maker. The rooms are also furnished with a hairdryer, ironing facilities and a work desk. Montgomery Hampton Inn & Suites includes a business center and laundry facilities. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk as well. Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park, home to a reconstructed 1700s French fort, is 18 miles from the Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery. Montgomery Zoo is 5 miles away.
Civil rights activist on organizing one of the largest marches in US history
When the FBI attempted to use his sexual orientation as a weapon against his involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement in 1969, David Mixner, a gay man in his 20s, was not deterred.
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Old Alabama Town
Join me as I go to the polls and vote and we take a tour of Old Alabama Town. The sun was going down so some shots are darker than I would like but it still came out pretty good. VLOG #55 is all camera footage touring a state park in Alabama showing what life was like in the 18th and 19th century
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Tri-State Tributes To Martin Luther King Jr.
Events will be held across the Tri-State Area today to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Montgomery Alabama 1887 Panoramic Bird's Eye View Map 7250
Panoramic Maps, also known as Bird's Eye View, aerial view, or perspective maps. These were a popular form of art at the turn of the 20th century depicting a city's key points of interest.
Unlike traditional maps, Panoramic maps often highlighted the commercial aspects of a town, while also clearly showing many local residences.
I've had a lot fun looking up places I've been to on these maps -- and I've gotta say - It's amazing just how much things change -- and also how much things stay the same.
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Country Inn & Suites - Montgomery Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery AL
Rates: . . .. .. ... . .. .. ... . .. .. .. Country Inn & Suites - Montgomery Chantilly Parkway 10095 Chantilly Parkway Montgomery AL 36117 The Country Inn and Suites Chantilly Parkway is just 15 minutes’ drive from Montgomery city centre and 2.6 kilometres from the Shoppes at EastChase. This hotel features a hot breakfast and an indoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms of this Montgomery hotel and rooms also feature a flat-screen cable TV. A microwave and small refrigerator are provided for added convenience. A fitness centre is on site at the Montgomery Country Inn and Suites. A launderette is also available for guests to use. This hotel is 5.8 kilometres from the Auburn University at Montgomery and 17.1 kilometres from the Montgomery Zoo. The Civil Rights Memorial is 20 minutes’ drive away.
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Sleep Inn & Suites, a Montgomery hotel near Faulkner University
The Sleep Inn & Suites® hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 85, just minutes from the Alabama State Capitol building. This Montgomery, AL hotel is also close to Faulkner University, Alabama State University, the Civil Rights Memorial, the Montgomery Zoo, and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum.
Hotel Services and Amenities:
Braille Elevator(s)Bus ParkingComputer w/ InternetDVD Player * Fitness CenterFree CoffeeFree Deluxe Continental BreakfastFree Hi Speed InternetGovernment Travelers: FEMA ApprovedGuest Use Copy Machine *
Guest Use Fax MachineGuest Laundry * Indoor PoolIndoor Whirlpool/Hot TubInterior CorridorsOutdoor ParkingPet-friendly Hotel * Speaker PhoneValet Cleaning Service * VCR Available *
Services/Amenities in All Rooms:
AT&T Long Distance * Cable/Satellite TVFlat Screen/Plasma TVFree Local CallsFree Wireless High Speed Internet AccessHair DryerIn-Room Coffee Maker
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Accessible FeaturesIn-Bath Whirlpool
Non-Smoking Rooms AvailablePhone for Hearing Impaired
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s boyhood home and the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where King was baptized and both his father Martin Luther King Sr. and he were pastors. These places, critical to the interpretation of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy as a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, were included in the park when it was established on October 10, 1980. Formerly a National Historic Site, the unit was redesignated as a National Historical Park on January 8, 2018. In total, the buildings included in the site make up 35 acres (0.14 km²). The visitor center contains a museum that chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement and the path of Martin Luther King Jr. An 1894 firehouse (Fire Station No. 6) served the Sweet Auburn community until 1991, and now contains a gift shop and an exhibit on desegregation in the Atlanta Fire Department. The I Have a Dream International World Peace Rose Garden, and a memorial tribute to Mohandas K. Gandhi are part of the site, as is the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame which commemorates some of the courageous pioneers who worked for social justice. Annual events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January typically draw large crowds. Speakers have included Presidents of the United States, national and local politicians, and civil rights leaders. Remembrances are also held during Black History Month (February), and on the anniversary of King's April 4, 1968, assassination in Memphis, Tennessee.
USA: Pro-Confederate protesters rally against proposed MLK monument
A group of Pro-Confederate Southerners staged a rally in Stone Mountain Park, near Atlanta on Saturday. The group are opposing plans for a monument depicting the late Martin Luther King Jr which would sit at the top of Stone Mountain alongside a Confederate memorial.
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Gateway Arch Experience in St. Louis, Missouri
Gateway Arch National Park, formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial until 2018, is an American national park located in St. Louis, Missouri, near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Gateway Arch and its immediate surroundings were initially designated as a national memorial by executive order on December 21, 1935, and redesignated as a national park in 2018. The park is maintained by the National Park Service (NPS).
The memorial was established to commemorate:
the Louisiana Purchase, and the subsequent westward movement of American explorers and pioneers;
the first civil government west of the Mississippi River; and
the debate over slavery raised by the Dred Scott case.
The national park consists of the Gateway Arch, a steel catenary arch that has become the definitive icon of St. Louis; a 91-acre (36.8 ha) park along the Mississippi River on the site of the earliest buildings of the city; the Old Courthouse, a former state and federal courthouse where the Dred Scott case originated; and the 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m2) museum at the Gateway Arch.
The Gateway Arch:
The Gateway Arch, known as the Gateway to the West, is the tallest structure in Missouri. It was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947 and built between 1963 and October 1965. It stands 630 feet (192 m) tall and 630 feet (192 m) wide at its base. The legs are 54 feet (16.5 m) wide at the base, narrowing to 17 feet (5.2 m) at the arch. There is a unique tram system to carry passengers to the observation room at the top of the arch.
Old Courthouse:
The Old Courthouse is built on land originally deeded by St. Louis founder Auguste Chouteau. It marks the location over which the arch reaches. Its dome was built during the American Civil War and is similar to the dome on the United States Capitol which was also built during the Civil War. It was the site of the local trials in the Dred Scott case.
The courthouse is the only portion of the memorial west of Interstate 44. To the west of the Old Courthouse is a Greenway between Market and Chestnut Streets which is only interrupted by the Civil Courts Building which features a pyramid model of the Mausoleum of Mausolus (which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) on its roof. When the Civil Courts building was built in the 1920s, the Chouteau family sued to regain the property belonging to the Old Courthouse because it had been deeded in perpetuity to be a courthouse.
Museum at the Gateway Arch:
Underneath the arch is a visitor center, entered from a circular entryway facing the Old Courthouse. Within the center, a project to rebuild the Museum at the Gateway Arch was completed in July 2018. The new museum features exhibits on a variety of topics including westward expansion and the construction of the arch, all told through a St. Louis lens. Tucker Theater, finished in 1968 and renovated 30 years later, has about 285 seats and shows a documentary (Monument to the Dream) on the arch's construction. A second theater was added in 1993 but removed in 2018 as part of the CityArchRiver renovation project. Also located in the visitor center are a gift shop and cafe.
Tram Ride to the Top:
Getting there is part of the adventure.
Gaze at over 43,000 tons of concrete and steel making an iconic, elegant arc 63 stories high into the Midwest sky. Shaped by the inspired design of Finnish-America architect Eero Saarinen, the Gateway Arch celebrates the westward expansion of the United States and the pioneers who made it possible. Since its completion in 1965, the monument has taken millions of visitors on the trip to the top to enjoy stunning views stretching up to 30 miles to the east and west.
Old Courthouse:
Landmark in Every Sense of the Word
Walk the halls where ordinary Americans made civil rights history. Built in 1839, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal architecture. But it is two landmark cases that secure its place in history.
Beginning in 1847, the enslaved Dred Scott twice sued for his and his wife Harriet’s freedom. But, the U.S. Supreme Court decided against them, ruling that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue. In 1873, St. Louis suffragette Virginia Minor and her husband filed a civil suit arguing for women’s right to vote. Although their suit was denied, they brought great attention to the fight for voting rights for all U.S. citizens.
Bush 4141 train carries president to final resting place, part 1
The 4141 train carries President George H.W. Bush to his burial site at his library in College Station.