UPDATE: A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Birmingham and a 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. curfew will go into effect today, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Monday morning. Particular roads within downtown Birmingham hit hard by Sunday's demonstrations are also closed. The following roads will only be open for emergency access until further notice:14th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard and the railroad tracks near Railroad Park Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard between 14th Street North and 24th Street North 24th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard and the railroad tracks near Railroad Park The railroad tracks near Railroad Park between 14th Street North and 24th Street North Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 1000 guardsmen, should the need arise in response to violent protesters. This action strictly serves as a preparedness measure, should local and state law enforcement need additional support. Governor Ivey released the following statement:“While there is no immediate need for us to deploy our Guard, I have given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to be on standby, should our local and state law enforcement need additional support. “The Alabama National Guard stands ready to assist when peaceful protests become violent and dangerous to our public safety. I will always support the right of the people of Alabama to peacefully lift your voices in anger and frustration. However, we will not allow our cities to become a target for those, especially from other states, who choose to use violence and destruction to make their point.”—Large crowds caused damage in many locations in Birmingham Sunday evening.Folks moved from Linn Park, where a statue and monument were damaged, and walked through downtown streets. There were damaged windows at the Alabama Power building on 17th Street North.Other reports of property damage were seen on 1st Avenue South near Regions Field.Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests:"Like so many others throughout the country and around the world, I, too, was shocked and angered by the tragic actions that led to the senseless death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis. It is a death that should have never happened, and it is a tragedy for which that too many people, especially African Americans, are all too familiar. "Regretfully, the natural anger and frustration of Mr. Floyd’s death has now spread to our state and what started out as peaceful protests in some of our cities yesterday afternoon turned ugly last night. "While no state has a richer history than Alabama in terms of using peaceful protests to lead the country – and the world – to positive change, I agree with Alabama native, Congressman John Lewis, who this weekend said ‘rioting, looting and burning is not the way.’"Congressman Lewis marched alongside other Alabamians who would go on to become heroes of the movement. They were young, brave and determined. Many were beaten, arrested and jailed. But they all -- Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, attorney and civil rights activist Fred Gray and others – led the fight for change in a peaceful way. "I will always support the right of the people of Alabama to peacefully lift your voices in anger and frustration. After all, our great country was born out of the desire to be free and the desire for freedom has repeatedly led to making positive change for the betterment of society. "However, we will not allow our cities to become a target for those, especially from other states, who choose to use violence and destruction to make their point. What I saw happen last night in Birmingham was unbecoming of all those who have worked to make Birmingham the great city it is. Going forward, this cannot be tolerated. State assets are available to any local government that makes the request. We will show respect to ourselves and to each other through this process.”
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UPDATE: A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Birmingham and a 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. curfew will go into effect today, Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Monday morning.
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Particular roads within downtown Birmingham hit hard by Sunday's demonstrations are also closed. The following roads will only be open for emergency access until further notice:
- 14th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard and the railroad tracks near Railroad Park
- Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard between 14th Street North and 24th Street North
- 24th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods Boulevard and the railroad tracks near Railroad Park
- The railroad tracks near Railroad Park between 14th Street North and 24th Street North
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate up to 1000 guardsmen, should the need arise in response to violent protesters.
This action strictly serves as a preparedness measure, should local and state law enforcement need additional support.
Governor Ivey released the following statement:
“While there is no immediate need for us to deploy our Guard, I have given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to be on standby, should our local and state law enforcement need additional support.
“The Alabama National Guard stands ready to assist when peaceful protests become violent and dangerous to our public safety. I will always support the right of the people of Alabama to peacefully lift your voices in anger and frustration. However, we will not allow our cities to become a target for those, especially from other states, who choose to use violence and destruction to make their point.”
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Large crowds caused damage in many locations in Birmingham Sunday evening.
Folks moved from Linn Park, where a statue and monument were damaged, and walked through downtown streets.
There were damaged windows at the Alabama Power building on 17th Street North.
Other reports of property damage were seen on 1st Avenue South near Regions Field.
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests:
"Like so many others throughout the country and around the world, I, too, was shocked and angered by the tragic actions that led to the senseless death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis. It is a death that should have never happened, and it is a tragedy for which that too many people, especially African Americans, are all too familiar.
"Regretfully, the natural anger and frustration of Mr. Floyd’s death has now spread to our state and what started out as peaceful protests in some of our cities yesterday afternoon turned ugly last night.
"While no state has a richer history than Alabama in terms of using peaceful protests to lead the country – and the world – to positive change, I agree with Alabama native, Congressman John Lewis, who this weekend said ‘rioting, looting and burning is not the way.’
"Congressman Lewis marched alongside other Alabamians who would go on to become heroes of the movement. They were young, brave and determined. Many were beaten, arrested and jailed. But they all -- Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, attorney and civil rights activist Fred Gray and others – led the fight for change in a peaceful way.
"I will always support the right of the people of Alabama to peacefully lift your voices in anger and frustration. After all, our great country was born out of the desire to be free and the desire for freedom has repeatedly led to making positive change for the betterment of society.
"However, we will not allow our cities to become a target for those, especially from other states, who choose to use violence and destruction to make their point. What I saw happen last night in Birmingham was unbecoming of all those who have worked to make Birmingham the great city it is. Going forward, this cannot be tolerated. State assets are available to any local government that makes the request. We will show respect to ourselves and to each other through this process.”