Alabama
A city proud of its role in facing down hatred confronts a new wave of violence
There was a time when the city of Birmingham, Alabama, earned the nickname “Bombingham,” renowned for senseless violence and its strength in confronting the racial hatred that fueled it.
Blood stains were visible on the sidewalk outside of a nightclub in Birmingham, Ala. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, after a mass shooting took place. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – There was a time, not so very long ago, when this city earned... [5938 chars]