“Bull Connor's Jail”

Description

"Down in Alabama, In the land of Jim Crow, There is a place where Lots of folks go. Birmingham jailhouse, Birmingham jail, Waiting for freedom in Bull Connor's jail." How three thousand peaceful protesters were harassed and imprisoned by Connor

Historical references

  • May 1963 - The Birmingham demonstrations against segregation. Children and adults were attacked by police officers and police dogs commanded by Bull Connor, who was responsible for "public security."

Cross references

References

  1. Scott-BoA, pp. 372-373, "Bull Connor's Jail" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, SBoA372

About

Author: Words: Guy & Candie Carawan, Ernie Marrs
Earliest date: 1963