Booker T. Washington Broadcasting Company
G. Gaston Construction Company
Citizens Federal Savings & Loan which is now Citizens Trust Bank and The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club still operate in Birmingham. The historic A.G. Gaston Motel is currently undergoing renovations to become an educational hub and museum.
Gaston wasn’t afraid to put Black people first. He took this to heart by ensuring that Black entrepreneurs across Birmingham had the tools and resources they needed to succeed. He was just as passionate about fighting for equal rights as building sustainable Black businesses. I would argue that Black entrepreneurship played a significant role in the Civil Rights movement. Take for example Birmingham’s historic 4