Alabama City Remembered as Climactic Battle of Civil Rights Movement

Sunday, August 28, in Washington, President Obama leads the nation in dedicating a new national memorial to the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. King was a southern Baptist minister who rose to become the leading voice of the nation's modern day civil rights movement during the1950's and 1960's. His struggle for equal rights and those of millions of African Americans did not come easily. VOA's Chris Simkins has more on one of the pivotal events in the civil rights movement that brought national and international attention to King and his philosophy of non-violence.

[@nylexmo9019]

I couldn’t imagine having to confront biting dogs held by the very people who are supposed to serve and protect me. I hope every single one of these school kids know that their courageous attitudes and spirits on those disgraceful days helped bring civil justice to their people.

[@williamfisherjr5531]

Don't break the law oil and water don't mix

[@seansmith5468]

Yeah in the form of a holiday name, slavery and unequal protections/services are well alive here. At least they didn’t put the soldiers that fought on a farm immediately after the war that didn’t end slavery.

[@EdgarHeiss]

​@@williamfisherjr5531you're not exempt from being a number 😅

[@inayahcee3131]

Making it a point to watch this right now. During this time. So we don't forget history.

[@AD-hl4lo]

They knew this would happen and marched anyway, knowing they wouldn’t fight back. MLK saw the success of Gandhi and adapted the strategy to the USA. If they fight back, the oppressors will use it to justify the racism they already held. But if hey don’t, people will have no choice but to see how monstrous racism really is. These are some of the bravest people in history and I will respect them until I die.

[@youknowwhat3747]

George Wallace was the Democrat governor back then and the Democrats are still just as racist as they were back then.

[@vgrepairs]

@@youknowwhat3747 Both parties are destructive and exploitative of their real targets, the working class. Black white brown etc, it doesn't matter, if you WORK HARD, THEY WANT YOUR MONEY.

[@highlyfavored12]

@@youknowwhat3747 ..Were not focused on a political party of racists. Our focus is on the race of the racists.

[@gregpettis1113]

King was a commies who cheated on his wife

[@olorin1710]

​@@vgrepairsso then stop supporting two party system. Vote for Dr Cornell West

[@kalahkirby6561]

Our men and women and their children who suffered these atrocities need to be recognized and honored. ..period!! They were marching in a domestic war zone peacefully. They deserve medals of honor. Rest in power and fight on!! God bless.

[@Energine1]

"Our" cough racist

[@socrates936]

You want your freedom go back to Africa !! Talking about freedom ?? Yeah but I want to live very good in the USA go back where you came from obligated you can do it now right ?? Oooh no wait I want the benefits of it ! Right !! Such a hypocrite and racist person !!

[@noahpollard1341]

@@Energine1 ignorant

[@EdgarHeiss]

​@@Energine1brittish decendants like you are rubbish in Hitler's eyes.

[@lewisflowers5757]

Imagine believing blacks are racist because they didn’t submit and beg whites for acceptance 😂 !! Stay man cough racist

[@Zamiiz]

if we forget history, we’re doomed to repeat it

[@Energine1]

Agreed, we already fought the civil war and ended slavery. Looks like the BLM would like you to forget that... cant get enough of that hatred padding those corporate pockets.

[@amrey3628]

Nah, this type of open season discrimination won't ever happen again. These new age nostalgic "raised by grand pappy in the good ol' days" boys aren't brave enough to try and move like this in today's society. They know that we're not just going to march, sing, cry & hold hands about it if they EVER think that these types of atrocities will ever be commonplace again. It's not all the way better, now, but it isn't this either. & Don't @ me about the summer of 2020 or any bs about Chicago or DNC cities that are in poverty. Context of this video is about openly racist w h i t e people terrorizing people from my community that look like me. They will NOT be able to ever move like that again.

[@epa2349]

@@Energine1 Lmao just after fighting a civil war, with 600k dead, 3.5 million news blacks freed, we let the White South start Jim Crow law & Segregation for nearly 100 yr. After ending segregation we started a phony "war on drugs" & locked hundreds of thousands more Blacks up. Guess BLM trying to remind you that as well.

[@whatsup-cl6tp]

​@@amrey3628 it will happen if the orange guy get back in office. That is the floor plan of 2025. Those racist were all over amber rose for speaking at the rnc and for jd vance having a Indian wife. The orange guy is fighting for them and the billionaire. So if you don't think it won't happen dream on because I pray the night mare never comes. I don't know how people could just freely give up their rights and want to live like that.

[@creatureofvenice]

This video is a great reminder of how far we've come as a country and how important the Civil Rights Movement was in shaping our history. It's also a reminder of how much work we still have to do to ensure equality for all. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@olorin1710]

Unfortunately Trump thinks this is when America was great.......

[@thatsit3027]

My grandfathers brother was in that picture with the dog attacking the guy with the sweater . For some info

[@collinsjean2422]

MS TEELA who cares about you and your grandfather.

[@PTRK490]

@@collinsjean2422 fuck you

[@DiegoMartinez-hb2wc]

Mr P if that’s true you gotta say sorry bro

[@soniasg8639]

@@collinsjean2422 🖕 Rude empathetic asshole.

[@ForestDarius]

All cap

[@SpellboundWolf]

My dad was just 10 years old when this stuff was happening & it's happening again when I'm 32. Keep on fighting and maybe someday, things will be alright.

[@Energine1]

I hope your IQ is higher than your math score....

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Amen and hopefully the whole USA will become more like Birmingham Al and Memphis TN soon ....

[@olorin1710]

​@@wildestcowboy2668indeed. Would be nice to turn those cities around have them be examples for the rest of the Republic. Stay strong fellow brother ✊🏿

[@ishmael802]

Everyone here is a legend! Thank you all for your service!

[@beyondtheveil5125]

Our Ancestors were so brave

[@mooriabdul3861]

And so are we!

[@beyondtheveil5125]

@@mooriabdul3861 👑💛✨

[@uknow1422]

It's our turn✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@youknowwhat3747]

Just remember the governor back then was George Wallace and he was a Democrat

[@yuiop6611]

@@youknowwhat3747. No one cares about that political bullshit you spew. It’s just used to divide us. Conservatives have done nothing for blk people. We will never side with you and other conservatives.

[@squid1313]

The fact that she was a young a adult then and still not that old now is just crazy to imagine. This world. Why is it taking this long :(

[@IceWonderDark]

Coming to watch after riots going on

[@christianmcdowell6863]

Exactly

[@mahchoo]

Not much has changed

[@khinahhee]

Same

[@zoevella8704]

Same

[@A-Rory-Lion]

Right. This was REAL racism. This is what happened when they PEACEFULLY protested shit.

[@TheLeah2344]

History is repeating itself. It’s 2020 and we are still fighting.

[@ashtondillard6214]

What people like Martin Luther king did was peaceful protest. He didnt hate whites... he just wanted equality and peace. What's happening rn is straight white hatred

[@mooriabdul3861]

Ashton Dillard racist/racism hate.

[@hornedgoddess8191]

Stop acting like MLK and the movement were seen as saints. The police and society despised them and engaged in violence against them. They were demeaned and beat just like today's protesters.

[@ashtondillard6214]

@@hornedgoddess8191 obviously. That makes him even more of a badass,the fact that he protested non violence even tho he looked straight into the heart of violence and racism

[@john-zf8ig]

@@ashtondillard6214 well eventually when you keep the same people under the same bullshit conditions they'll start to feel a certain system way about it. Mlk and his peace movements didnt work so what else is there

[@TT-zm8np]

Very big shoutout to the white folks who was standing together with the Blacks as these things was going on! Ridiculous how evil these people treated others back then.

[@gregpettis1113]

They dug their own grave

[@Elizabeth.384]

Amen !!! ❤

[@tonijohnson7804]

I always will feel like we should have fought for independence instead of rights they created but im very proud ti be black and I honor my ancestors

[@encendercolores1684]

This was such a great moment for humanity, not for the authorities, but for the protesters who never used violence despite having violent retaliation. They were nothing short of honorable and brave.

[@shostycellist]

And this is how you make change. I wish the world would learn from Dr. King.

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

They keep questioning why did God make some people Black? It's not for you to question that, but just know that we have a right to live and be happy regardless.

[@DorvellTStewart]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is just one of many examples of things many elected officials of a certain political persuasion don’t want your children learning about.

[@pbettselectric134]

Never forget

[@iggypopisgod9]

This is a real low point for government and law enforcement, not too far off from the climate of today. The door is open now, wider than ever, for permanent change. People died for us to get here. We have to see it through .

[@topsyturvyy4558]

No doubt Dr. King was a man sent by God to oppose evil in America. Think about how much courage you needed to face those police dogs, those police officers and you still had to preach Non-violence as your creed? Without Martin Luther King, Jr the cause would've been lost of taken the wrong path.

[@TheHoodVoice2024]

White people have more evil people then good

[@i.pezzotti853]

Wow, they treated dogs better than other humans.

[@2pretty557]

Martin Luther King said...I HAVE A DREAM!!!

[@quinceycarpenter2875]

police brutality done under the color of law

[@whoostino]

Love to see these old videos. Everyone is so well-dressed and thin.

[@2pretty557]

My grandma was 1 yr old in 1956 and I think that stuff was happening too

[@conniehabner725]

Please put this on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also other site this needs to be seen for our voter rights are in trouble!!!!!

[@maribelreyes1006]

It's actually said to see now 2020 and it's still exactly the same

[@maribelreyes1006]

@Hannah Richardson police still treat black ppl like that holding them down and stuff racism still happens.

[@memesfromdema5032]

@@maribelreyes1006 what’s the problem with that?

[@maribelreyes1006]

@@memesfromdema5032 really ppl still get killed for their race

[@Energine1]

@@maribelreyes1006 Sad that your so clearly being manipulated. The fact that you were so extra as to call it "EXACTLY" the same tells me your ignorant and a bit of an adreniline junky about this stuff. If you travel the world a bit youll very quickly find out that the world is far more complicated than black and white. Those that seek to manipulate you into saying outlandishly stupid shit like that are simply causing hatred and division FOR CORPORATE PROFIT. Its really sad but if you guys cant snap out of this soon we are going to have to deal with the aggressive dog that keeps biting people.

[@angelhare8374]

@@Energine1 and you're the type who would have told these people to calm down.and they were wrong for fighting

[@Yes-qd8tl]

the 35 dislikes from people who just want attention and don’t have friends

[@thewatchingeye7087]

Make that 52 Dislikes

[@markiscouch6729]

Very sad time in America 🇺🇸 .

[@Dana_inc]

Those nerds caused all of this!

[@princeital5176]

The Gov should apologize & payup

[@vanessadorahill292]

Apologizes,when they say we arent even fully human beings,get real.They still hate us this day.

[@stlyphil]

Yup

[@DarkWater4Eva]

It wasn't only King that lead to desegregation it was the "worldstar" videographers videos sent around the world that caused pressure. Had there been no cameras who knows what would happen. Anyway as I watch this video it's like watching pure evil displayed.

[@blownmoon1462]

This is police brutality. Not wanting to get arrested and fighting the officer is not police brutality.

[@jamaalpearsall246]

And here's our dumbass or Racist.

[@yuiop6611]

Found the ignorant racist!!!

[@Energine1]

@@jamaalpearsall246 YOU

[@Energine1]

@@yuiop6611 YOU

[@Energine1]

@@jamaalpearsall246 Like how do you even get that ignorant? I'll take a #3 large size with a coke and.. don't forget the Ketchup Jamaal.

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

Idk if the schools are taking the time in teaching our next generations of this. But the amount of views I see for this event in American history bothers me. This is something so crucial and showing of how not even so long ago discrimination was as nasty as it is today. Hatred. Right here between the borders of our nation not so long ago.

[@adamwatts3042]

This comment screams section 8 housing and ashy

[@yuiop6611]

@@adamwatts3042. This comment scream racist pos.

[@justjade0616]

They definitely should. Lucky enough, I was taught about this when I was in 1st grade (I'm 22 and finishing up my last semester in college). It was traumatizing, but I'm still grateful for learning about this.

[@Coachd1g]

Woods was my assistant principal in high school.

[@isaacdiniz2232]

Grande homem usado pro Deus, uma grande referência para os dias passados e atuais..

[@rebeccamaples1097]

ITS 2020! ITS TIME FOR CHANGE! I AM NOT BLACK BUT I STAND WITH YOU! I AM NOT BLACK BUT I HEAR YOU! I AM NOT BLACK BUT I SUPPORT BLM! THINGS NEED TO CHANGE! WHY CANT PEOPLE JUST BE FUCKING NICE TO EACH OTHER! WE'RE ALL HUMAN BEINGS! #blacklivesmatter ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@devin446]

Exactly.

[@Stephen_Strange]

02:32 Who was the strong looking officer (with dog) latched onto the protester , wearing sunglasses and sleeves part rolled up?

[@kdwdesigns8696]

At. The civil Rights museum me and my brother got trumatized

[@aestheticbois8602]

try the black wax museum O_o

[@jomonrto6771]

"I miss the good ol' days." The good ol' days:

[@rht100]

We need to bring this back

[@2pretty557]

Df? HELL NAW WE AIN'T BRING THAT SHIT BACK! .

[@Ak-yg8fr]

Now what's happening right now, now people are still continuing their racism, I feel like all human species need to be gone

[@blitzkriegedvanhauten5261]

Cry

[@ericbaker9688]

All we say to America is, “Be true to what you said on paper.” If I lived in China or even Russia, or any totalitarian country, maybe I could understand some of these illegal injunctions. Maybe I could understand the denial of certain basic First Amendment privileges, because they hadn’t committed themselves to that over there. But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right. And so just as I say, we aren’t going to let dogs or water hoses turn us around, we aren’t going to let any injunction turn us around. We are going on. ~MLK~

[@adeenbenyasharal5412]

The one thing I disagree with is ever putting women, children or elders in harm"s way. This was and is a war our men should fight (2 Corinthians 10:4 KJV). And before anyone says they aren't, there are plenty of brothers out in the streets and online teaching and gathering their brothers and sisters.

[@houseofhighlights9559]

They trying to delete this

[@sigmarecovery699]

“And we turned that bull into a steer” - a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr during his “I have been the mountaintop speech” referring to Sheriff Bull Connor. Dr. King was not violent but he was not a passive man.

[@shroudwoman]

The most courageous elegant example of PURE Christianity. Such a gorgeous, strong and profound people who have given us everything culturally the World loves about America. Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Rock n Roll, Hip Hop - the greatest Artists, writers, actors and musicians. The most creative spark, Dignity, Grace, Brilliance, Power and Humour- all while being CONSTANTLY brutalized since the first day they were dragged from their homes and dumped here in 1619 ! Remarkable beyond measure! I pray we shall ALL overcome this sickness and disease of Racism.

[@Ramzblood]

02:33 is for the black man that loosed his two large German Shepherds on me today outside of the Starbucks. He was waiting for me to turn the curb, then gave the dog a command to approach me without a leash. The dog charged me, then stopped as he commanded it to. Looking confused the dog came in my direction again, then stopped, as the owner again called it back. The animal was very confused as to what it was supposed to do. First of all this is illegal in Nashville. But I know the cops here will not address it, because they are also targeting me. I calmed my self and held eye contact with the owner. "wassup?" he stated, glaring at me. "You sic your dogs on me" I asked? "Naw." he lied. "you ain't white". I then walked off calm, but feeling that heat starting to rise in me, as I knew that I had just been targeted. The equivalent of which is having a loaded gun pointed at me and not fired. This is a blatant disregard of legality, law, and the allowance of harm against other beings. AND it happened on Mother's Day. Oddly, I had just seen the same police officer that several months ago, had reached for his gun while I removed my ear plugs. And then two German Shepard's are basically loosed on me; sadly, by another black man. Mr. Black Man, do you not know your history, and how black , brown, yellow, and even white people were terrorized all over the world by these "German" shepherds? So what protection do I have here, if I can be targeted at my job for violence, targeted at my own home with violence, targeted by law enforcement and citizens with violence? How do I defend my right to live on this planet? are there no spirits of the Earth that can aid me? Are all my ancestor's deaf to my need for personal safety? Has all the military completely forsaken the constitution or the law of do no harm? Are there zero consequences for acts of intended violence against humans? I am asking my Kemetic ancestors, the Earth spirits, the military, denizens of the lower middle and upper worlds, and any and all off world allies that I may have? HOW DO I PROTECT MY LIFE FORCE? And will you PLEASE AID ME and all humans in doing so?

[@Tamunett]

ACTION not lip service made a difference.

[@hugejohnson5011]

Whoa! @2:29, the spray from the fire hose knocks the guy tumbling right over! Now THAT'S some water pressure! Cool! The armored vehicles built and used as crowd control nowadays, have a port so that pepper spray or other chemical irritants can be injected into the water stream, for some extra "oomph"!

[@turtleislandindiannegro2135]

It is no such thing as a African-American never ever forget that

[@tyravanleer7521]

History is repeating itself....ALL over again.

[@nwest127]

I remember watching this on television as it was happening in real time. It was the summer before I started kindergarten in Chicago. As I watched my mother’s face as she watched in horror and called her friends to watch (among them Dorothy Gautreuax), it was at that moment, at the age of 5, that I learned about race in America. These people are my martyrs. Unfortunately little has changed since then.

[@Orf]

1:55 singing

[@ShawnGattis]

Thank you

[@soldierofyahawahbahashamya2528]

And we suppose to forgiven forget

[@kaylaleave]

Steve Williams nope

[@Katsandoval-p8d]

Steve Williams Sheeeit!

[@joeguy6351]

Considering your not being chased by lions in Africa yea I would just call it even bitch and black people hurt more black people than white ever will and did

[@GenHoratioBonaparte]

Those people dead by now

[@dariusgarland3982]

Miles Guillory lol what Chase by Lions really thats how u feel damn lol but forreal tho u might be right bout black on black killing but we will never forget wat happen back in slavery time to the civil Rights movement like that not cool like that fuk up honestly and it wouldn't be even when we get to America we getting beat for no real reason like we just wanted to be equall but if we had never left​ Africa lol I'm pretty sure we not running from Lions at least I hope not lol but I'm sure we would had a lot of big cities in Africa lol I mean like Africa is not just like a jungle they got big cities and countries too like gona lol idk how to spell it but u know wat I mean😂

[@crisn565]

There’s a difference between protests now and then. These people now deserve what those back then didn’t deserve. If you gonna burn buildings, loot business and beat down inoccent shop owners, then by all means yous get what you deserve

[@123456CBOY]

Wack

[@123456CBOY]

Are u white

[@nhcp371]

I think it’s safe to say, its still segregated… by money & not by color

[@gatwechkunriek9046]

It's wonderful 🧡💚🇸🇸

[@fortheloveofgamming7400]

#NEVERFORGETKING

[@tymaketheworldabetterplace4247]

May God continue to Give strength and Energy to those fighting against Racism, Hate, and Evil. Whites are not bad people....But there are many hiding in plain sight today, that have allowed the Devil to use them as His tool for evil.

[@agmzzz851]

i hate how black people get treated AND WE NEED TO STOP THIS NOT BY VOILENCE NO RUDENESS but kindness and staying united LETS PROVE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR THAT WE CAN DO it

[@theangelforjusticeorgoul8966]

Just pointless to segregate stuff we are all children of god

[@babytronny]

@ranu captain you're dumb

[@stlyphil]

That is debatable.

[@camilaradillo3714]

dat doggo not all of them are terrorists you know

[@lmfd7373]

well baby our people fought back TODAY! Bet yall wont try that ish no more cant bully us like you did our grandparents … Selma Alabama learned today 😂😂😂😂

[@lynns4426]

Watching in 2020.

[@fredtoddism1649]

This is how Donald Trump wants America to be like .

[@kenneth9452]

Democrats are the ones who support Planned Parenthood which is a eugenics movement

[@vanessadorahill292]

Stop blaming pres trump,all of them want it like this,even your buddy bill Clinton and his wife.

[@yuiop6611]

@@kenneth9452. Republicans wanted the war on drugs and more oppressive police.

[@technum1]

These amazing people went through hell. They truly fought for what they wanted. Equality. These fools nowadays follow the culture. Dr King did his job. Can’t we support his faith in peace and equality? Not gangs and crime.

[@Bestillivoze]

The mad dog Bull Connor sent police dog against unarmed protesters.

[@robloxheartsdolls2625]

Why can we have peace and peace not peace and violence

[@markiscouch6729]

Informative!

[@imnotdelusional]

years later here we go!!! 🚮🚮🚮💔

[@coolz-aj9516]

2:28 racist firefighters fighting the protesters

[@yuiop6611]

@@ringo119. What does that have to do with the civil rights movement?

[@maliag8987]

Very sad

[@catcat3964]

MLK is rolling in his grave, right now.

[@mooriabdul3861]

I know right. I can’t believe these racial injustices are still happening. All his hard work and we are still fighting for equality. Just makes me sad 😞

[@kendrickrochelanzot2053]

Came because I watched our friend martin.

[@yuiop6611]

@@mooriabdul3861. Ikr! Shame!!!

[@culturemotived2190]

@@mooriabdul3861cry sister

[@keenawilson5798]

I do not know how to swim

[@keenawilson5798]

Who keeps deleted my nevermind I just

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Boy he was successful just look at Birmingham Al today and good ole Memphis TN.

[@keenawilson5798]

Does that mean

[@Izubel-Sasaki]

Everytime i talk and listen about the bombing in Birmingham i get slightly teary just thinking about it all.

[@rasinterpreter6480]

After king was killed in cold blood non-violence should have no longer been an option 💯

[@tonybarde2572]

This is how Bukkake was invented except the water was changed to semen

[@vilecrocodile9171]

Same media sez these were peaceful too. Not sure who to believe.

[@avatarthanosthelegendarysu5883]

If i could i would go back in time to when Martin Luther King was alive and before James Earl Ray could shot him would knock the gun out of his hand and blast him through the wall with the power stone or i would revive Martin Luther King before at his funeral before they bury him.

[@studyaccount2950]

the footage makes me cry

[@rubendaniel6569]

Hello study, how are you doing today.

[@RxxhPickneyEnt.]

I really think black people should take back over Alabama all that my ancestors went thru man Birmingham the whole state of al should be black let’s bring it back

[@melspopsicle5931]

Can people stop with the #AllLivesMatter ?? It is annoying and like 6% true

[@Real_Question_Marked]

I’m reminded of the argument of peaceful protests vs riots in 2020, considering the mlk-led protest was at most civil disobedience what happened in the summer of 2020 is nothing short of a mockery to the 1960’s protestors and the manifestation regarding the democrat-led destruction of the black nuclear family.

[@waltonsmith7210]

There were huge riots in the 1960s dude

[@SuperImmunologist]

Anyone like first responders now

[@marcelomedina4781]

El saber que hablas con palabras dd DIOS!!

[@coldwindowsworkerseminolen4214]

met with complete lawless criminal hatred by the police ?who's job is to protect and serve?

[@tyravanleer7521]

DEEP!

[@lpswolf5073]

That's mest up

[@elliott915]

You are right, but the word your looking for is racism

[@thefamily2806]

We never received justice for what we suffered and for what we built; we only receive contempt. Instead of reparations, we get performative POC solidarity and pan-Africanism pandering from a nation of immigrants who prosper from our pain and exploitation.

[@darkvalue505]

What did Malcolm X say about this?

[@tonydouglas334]

🔥

[@markvasquez9336]

I wish black girls and white girls where my girlfriends, I love the human race forever, I love Kurds and Arabs as my friends, I want a Kurdish-arab friendship forever in socialist international America, racism from fox news and Russia today is wrong! I wish Kurds, Jews, Arabs where my girlfriends forever in socialist Democracy America 2018-2091!

[@Myfavoritecuties]

Bull Connor was more of a dictator

[@lpswolf5073]

Whaaaaaaa

[@hugejohnson5011]

Thank you police for your service to The United States Of America.

[@TT.4_]

The guys in this video were straight up racist!

[@blueciffer1653]

Thank you police for always being on the side of the racists.