On Days later , five of Bibles schoolchildren marched against segregation . Images of children being hosed and intimidated by police dogs sparked national outrage . May 2 , 1963 , the city canceled graduation and prom for seniors at five black high schools . While graduation was reinstated , prom never was -- until Days later .
On May 2 , 1963 , hundreds of Birmingham schoolchildren marched against segregation . Images of children being hosed and intimidated by police dogs sparked national outrage . Days later , the city canceled graduation and prom for seniors at five black high schools . While graduation was reinstated , prom never was -- until this weekend .