AG Gaston and the Civil Rights Movement

The video explores Birmingham, Alabama's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the AG Gaston Motel as a key site for planning and organizing. It delves into the efforts of local leaders and the national campaign, Project C, to desegregate public facilities. Personal reflections on AG Gaston's contributions and legacy are shared, emphasizing his impact as a businessman and civic leader.

What was Birmingham, Alabama, known for during the Civil Rights Movement?

• The epicenter of violent white resistance

• A center of peaceful protests

• A hub for economic development

• The birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the significance of the AG Gaston Motel during the Civil Rights Movement?

• It was a luxury hotel for tourists

• It served as a headquarters for Civil Rights activists

• It was the first integrated hotel in Birmingham

• It was a site for musical performances

What was the Green Book in relation to the AG Gaston Motel?

• A list of historical landmarks

• A travel guide for African Americans

• A directory of black-owned businesses

• A guide for the best restaurants

What was Project C, also known as Project Confrontation?

• A campaign to build more schools

• A plan to increase voter registration

• A national campaign to desegregate public facilities

• A project to improve public transportation

Which room in the AG Gaston Motel was used for planning activities?

• Room 10

• Room 20

• Room 40

• Room 30

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Rights Movement's use of the AG Gaston Motel?

• To conduct business meetings

• To provide lodging for tourists

• To serve as a strategic planning location

• To host social events

Who was AG Gaston in relation to the narrator?

• A distant relative

• A business competitor

• A political rival

• An uncle and a hero

What type of businesses did AG Gaston own?

• A chain of restaurants

• A series of car dealerships

• Funeral homes, an insurance company, and a bank

• A network of grocery stores

How did AG Gaston ensure his motel was first-class?

• By hiring celebrity chefs

• By providing free transportation

• By modeling it after the Holiday Inn chain

• By offering free concerts

What was the AG Gaston Motel known for in terms of its accommodations?

• Offering the best local cuisine

• Having the largest rooms

• Being the most affordable hotel

• Being the finest black hotel in America at the time