[audiobook] Miracle Mile in Los Angeles: History and Architecture by Ruth Wallach at Arts-Photography

Description

Traveling 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 Birminghams 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.