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Option On Negro Center Lot Renewed

June 1, 1955

Describes that the Sheffield City Commission was considering building a segregated community center and swimming pool for Black residents.

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Four Crosses Are Burned in Opelika

November 16, 1950

Describes that three crosses were burned in front of the homes of three Black residents and one was burned in a churchyard. Also explains that none of the men who conducted the demonstrations had been identified

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Racial Zoning Laws In B’ham Under Attack

October 19, 1950

Explains that Birmingham’s racial zoning laws were being challenged by Black citizens in the area who were being supported by the NAACP and were represented by Thurgood Marshall

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