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Fourth Avenue North’s Legacy Lives On | Birmingham News
Once the beating heart of Black Birmingham, Fourth Avenue North thrived as a self-sustaining economic hub built by and for the community during segregation—home to banks, theaters, hotels, and more. From the Penny Savings Bank to A.G. Gaston’s empire, Black entrepreneurs fueled wealth and resilience, even sheltering Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement. But integration and highway construction tore at its fabric, leaving scars. Today, places like Green Acres Café and the Carver Theatre still pulse with history—and now, the $21.6 million Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads project is…
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