Alabama is the southeastern US state that is home to major landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement. Take for example the city of Birmingham, that was a protest headquarters in the 1960s for Martin Luther King. Now we should note that while this article uses descriptons such as black and white, we do not feel that color lables help human society to live as one, we prefer that all people are seen as people and feel that labels fuel racial divide, segregation and separation. However for this article to reference history in a general way we appologies to the human race for using color groups to discuss the past. The city is well-known all over the world for its role in the civil rights movement in America. For this and other reasons, Birmingham city is a famous historical city.

Thinking back and going down the memory lane, Birmingham featured quite prominently in world news, highlighting the great struggle between Americans of African origin and the Whites. This was especially the case between 1950-1960. When people think about the American civil rights movement, Birmingham quickly comes to mind. Indeed, this city does not just symbolize the civil rights struggle in America. It actually symbolizes this struggle as reflected in various parts of the world.

In 1963 till the end of the 20th century, the state of Alabama constituted a new legislative house and that of the disenfranchised. These series of laws and practices were, in time, used to deny the Black population the right to vote. This situation ultimately pitted the Blacks against the whites as two classes involved in a struggle. The Blacks were not even allowed to register in the common voters' roll. In 1964 in came the civil rights act.

The legislative measures established discrimination based on color, caste and sex. In time, these repressive measures ended with the introduction of voter enrolment requirements in offices, schools and public accommodation places. Regardless of these positive developments, it is notable that the powers necessary to enforce the remedial legislation were still weak and thus the law became largely ineffective.

The tourism elements, at this time, took steps to make capital of the situation. They hastened to build many impressive infrastructural facilities. Among these is the stately Civil Rights Institute. This museum provides a remarkable picture of how the biggest city in South Alabama eventually went on to become an extremist state. In time, the city became prominent in fighting during the equal rights war.

Geographically speaking, Birmingham city borders the valley Appalachians and the rich mountain ridges. In the south of Birmingham are the Red mountains. This city is filled with wooded hills. The residents have peculiar food habits. Moreover, the city is blessed with great music endowment. The food here can be quite delicious. The city's many souvenirs give Birmingham a genuine homely atmosphere. Nevertheless, despite these factors, the people's food habits can quite peculiar.

Some foods that are loved by people here are rich in the sense that they give a taste of the city's history and tradition. Being an industrial city, Birmingham has always attracted plenty of laborers who come from varied agricultural backgrounds.

The city of Birmingham features a variety of cuisine that trace their origin back to African and American cultures. Among foods that are regarded as most important in this southern part of the US is soul food. The word soul has a special connotation. It indicates a combination of African and American cultures involved in the life of this city.

Soul food was first popularized in the 1960s decades. It is notable that the migrants, in a way, considered soul food as a stark reminder of the past life in America's northern cities. Interestingly, most of the soul food restaurants were owned by blacks. Such restaurants were generally regarded as some kind of a rendezvous, or place of meeting, for people of African descent. In time, soul food progressively became the African staple food.

Interestingly, these days, soul food is a common meal for both blacks and whites. The main staple food in some parts of America is maize or corn. The cuisine associated with most parts of the Southern Native America include blackberries, raspberries and other peculiar berries. Many Native Americans typically supplement their diet with meat that they get from hunting expeditions.

Birmingham's diverse culture led to the city becoming the birthplace of a brand new music style. This style slowly gained a global influence. In the 1950s, for instance, the rock and roll style of music was introduced. It quickly became a craze. The popularity of this genre of music continued into the 1960s when the Drum beats genre took over. It quickly gained national and international fame. Further, the leading folk music scholars started recording sensational productions at this time.

North America represents roughly 25% of the global consumer market, and the Interstate 69 corridor, which bisects the United States north to south and connects it with Canada and Mexico, is one of its main supply chain arteries. Many of North America's largest industrial hubs are located along this route and key international crossings feed this North American supply chain artery. COSTEP recently analyzed the 2019, 2020, and 2021 truck crossing counts on the U.S.-Canada and the U.S.-Mexico borders. The U.S.-Canada points of entry of the I-69 corridor analyzed include Detroit and Port Huron in Michigan, and Buffalo-Niagara Falls in New York. The U.S.-Mexico points of entry of the I-69 corridor were Laredo, Hidalgo/Pharr, Brownsville, Progreso, Rio Grande City, and Roma, all located in the Rio South Texas region.

In 2019, the Michigan/New York State region saw 3,254,623 inbound truck crossings, while the Rio South Texas region saw 3,412,118, making both the busiest international truck-borne trade regions on their respective borders. The difference was minor, only 157,485 trucks, or 4.8%. The outbreak of the pandemic negatively impacted trade in 2020, but to a varying extent. For the Michigan/New York State, 2020 truck crossings dropped significantly, down to 2,917,738.

The 2020 Rio South Texas region truck crossing totaled 3,387,816, meaning the decline was much less severe, and difference between the two regions grew to 470,078 trucks, or 16.1%, in favor of Rio South Texas.

As the North American economy rebounded in 2021, both received a resurgence of activity, with Michigan/New York State seeing 3,147,251 truck crossings, and Rio South Texas' total rising to 3,739,519. However, these numbers also reflect a further expanding gap of 592,268 trucks, or 18.8%, in favor of Rio South Texas.

Directly comparing the 2021 numbers to 2019 shows that, in 2021, Michigan/New York State was still down 107,372 trucks, or -3.3%, compared to 2019. By contrast, in 2021, Rio South Texas was up 327,401 trucks, or 9.6%, above the 2019 figures, squarely placing the Rio South Texas region at the Heart of the North American supply chain. Rio South Texas, where vibrant communities on both sides of the Rio Grande River come together to create unparalleled global opportunity and a richer, more rewarding setting for life and work. No other single location can supply what Rio South Texas offers as one region: The best of the U.S. and the best of Mexico, allowing your enterprise to leverage an incomparable wealth of North American assets. Where two nations flourish as one region, where people and industry thrive together.

According to the latest Motion Picture Association of America news, the US film and television industry supports more than 1.9 million jobs in the country. This includes writers, actors, accountants, dry cleaners, and more. Additionally, the film industry is a key driver of the US economy, creating a ripple effect throughout other creative sectors. Each year, the film and television industry contributes $41 billion in sales to local businesses while paying $16 billion in federal and state taxes.

As film and television shows grow in popularity, so does the amount of money spent on their production. Often many independent producers focus on planning and assembling film portfolios; other film companies sign contracts with them in order to finance them. They also market and distribute their films around the world. The production industry provides jobs in various sectors, including advertising, PR, and transport jobs. These figures show that the film Industry's contribution to the US economy is quite significant.

Streaming services: Recently, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released new figures highlighting the film and TV industry's positive contribution to the US economy. The organization analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a government agency. In 2015, the industry supported 2.1 million jobs and 400,000 local businesses, generating over $49 billion in local spending. As such, it continues to play an important role in the American economy, generating more jobs than any other industry.

While several streaming services first started as content clearinghouses, many have embraced production to their own ends. A notable example includes Amazon Prime Video's Transparent Hulu Originals. The Handmaid's Tale, which was wildly popular when it first launched, is another example. Evidently, this era of streaming also spawned new entrants. For instance, Netflix's rival Hulu introduced The Handmaid's Tale in 2017, and Amazon Prime Video launched Transparent in 2014.

Film quality: Undoubtedly, film production has long been a vital part of the US economy. However, its value has been in doubt for some time. Think of it: In the early years of the industry, movies were sold outright, and the cinema owner received marginal profits for each film sold. Thus, an extra film ticket sold meant pure profit for the cinema owner. You can guess that this discouraged consumers from buying short film packages. Gradually, with the rise of feature films, many producers began investing heavily in feature film portfolios. They purchased films by well-known actors, the rights to famous novels, extravagant sets, and starring directors. As a result, US cinemas began to become vibrant, even dominant.

Today the American film industry is far more profitable than its European counterpart. Interestingly, the typical US-made film costs around fifteen million euros to produce; it's almost a hundred percent privately funded. It may cost 58 million euros and reach a 10.5 million audience – this represents a seventy-fold difference. Moreover, the US film industry's gross return on investment and profit margin may be five times greater than its European counterpart.

Postwar entry strategy: In retrospect, the film industry made a major contribution to the US economy after World War II. This became evident after the veterans were able to start their own families and attend college on the GI Bill. They also began buying homes in the suburbs and investing. The film industry's contributions to the economy were substantial because they allowed the US to access a lucrative market, while British films would now compete with Hollywood movies. Moreover, these films would increase the overall income of the majors in both England and the United States.

Immediately after the Second World War, real box office revenue decreased sharply. It rebounded in the mid-1950s and then stabilized again, and remained at the same level until the mid-1990s. While real box office revenue per screen decreased during this time, the number of screens increased steadily after 1963. By the 1990s, the number of screens had doubled the amount it was in 1945. The proliferation of screens primarily coincided with a decline in capacity per screen; in turn, this helped segment the market. From 1945 to 1960, real box office revenue per screen dropped by nearly 50%. The 1960s, however, saw a rebound. From 1970, however, revenue per screen declined steadily.

Ultimately, the film industry's performance in the postwar era was not without its challenges. As a result, Hollywood had to deal with the emergent anti-Communist propaganda, a decline in global trade, and a host of other problems. In spite of these difficulties, the industry managed to hold its own in the midst of cold war tensions, the rise of the anti-Communist movement, and the implementation of protectionist policies in Britain, France, and Italy.

CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, with B&B Theatres, announced today the opening and development of several new ScreenX theaters located in B&B multiplexes across the U.S. The new openings will result in a total of 8 ScreenX auditoriums across B&B multiplexes by 2023. The announcement was made during the 2022 CinemaCon conference in Las Vegas.

B&B Theatres has begun the rollout of new ScreenX theaters, starting in Athens, Georgia which opened in early April. Following Athens, B&B Theatres will open a new ScreenX auditorium at their Mall of America location in Bloomington, Minnesota in May. Paramount Pictures' "Top Gun: Maverick" will be the first film featured in the ScreenX auditorium.

Additional ScreenX locations in development, which will be located in B&B's PLF Grand Screen auditoriums and will open in 2022 and 2023 will include: B&B Theatres in Omaha, Nebraska. B&B Theatres in Wesley Chapel, Florida. B&B Theatres in Red Oak, Texas.

"B&B Theatres are great partners who have committed their largest PLF auditorium with luxury recliners to create the most immersive and differentiated experience available today in cinema," said Don Savant, President and CEO, CJ4DPLEX America. "We can't wait for audiences in new cities to see what ScreenX brings when coupled with an amazing slate of upcoming ScreenX films."

In 2018, CJ 4DPLEX and B&B Theatres initially partnered to introduce the largest ScreenX auditorium in the world in their PLF Grand Screen auditorium at their B&B Liberty Cinema 12 in Liberty, Missouri. That screen is over four stories tall and seven stories wide, and offers moviegoers one of the most premium, immersive viewing experiences in history. Currently B&B Theatres has ScreenX locations in Liberty, Missouri, Overland Park, Kansas and Ridgeland, Mississippi.

"We're excited to extend our partnership with CJ 4DPLEX and continue the successful introduction of ScreenX to our audiences," said Brock Bagby, Executive Vice President of B&B Theatres. "We are continuing to innovate the way people experience movies and look forward to expanding our work with CJ4DPLEX for years to come."

ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are now over 372 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

B&B Theatres has been family owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr. opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies. During the company's 98 years, and four generations of family involvement, it has seen the coming of sound, color, Technicolor, stadium seating, multiplexes, recliners and digital cinema. B&B Theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in America and operates approximately 517 screens at 54 locations in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia & Washington

ABOUT CJ 4DPLEX. CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include 'ScreenX', '4DX', and '4DX Screen' for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, "Parasite". CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 372 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 776 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.