Little Korea

Little Korea was an early district north of 8th Avenue North between 15th Street North and 17th Street North. The four-block neighborhood housed many African-Americans and was considered one of the poorest in Birmingham. Writing in The Southern Courier, Don Gregg described the enclave as "a trap," where the houses were "small frame structures or piles of concrete blocks." Photographer Jim Peppler documented Little Korea, including a business called the Dream Flower and Card shop.

Rev. Johnny Burrell offered a ministry to the children of Little Korea at Congregation Church Number 2, near Legion Field. Burrell ran a one-man carpool from Little Korea to his makeshift church, sometimes making five trips each Sunday.

References

• Gregg, Don. (June 11-12, 1965). Little Korea Is a Trap for People Without Hope." [1].