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Birmingham's Reputation
- A joke circulated about a Black man in Chicago who dreamt Jesus told him to go to Birmingham.
- Jesus only agreed to accompany him as far as Memphis, highlighting Birmingham's reputation.
King's Strategic Choice
- Martin Luther King Jr. strategically chose Birmingham for protests, aiming to expose racial oppression.
- King sought to provoke reactions from Police Chief Bull Connor to sway public opinion.
The Iconic Photograph
- On May 3, 1963, King's protests in Birmingham led to a powerful photograph of a police officer, dog, and Black boy.
- This photo, published widely, shocked the nation and galvanized support for civil rights, influencing the Civil Rights Act.