17-The Civil Rights Movement in the Rocket City

The Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville played a significant role in the broader struggle for racial equality during the 1960’s. While Huntsville was known for its rapid growth and technological advancements, it also faced deep—seated segregation and discrimination. Listen as Sonny Hereford IV presents pictures and detailed accounts of the Civil Rights Movement in North Alabama — from the 1930s to the present including his own story as the first Black child who made history in 1963 to integrate a public school in Alabama. Accompanied by his father, Dr. Sonnie W. Hereford III — a prominent physician and civil rights activist, the presenter’s actions marked a significant victory in the fight against educational segregation.