On September 16th in Black history, notable events include the birth of legendary blues guitarist B.B. King in 1925, the release of “Emperor Jones” starring Paul Robeson in 1933, and the first Catholic seminary for Black priests being dedicated in 1923. There was also the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where four young girls were killed.
5 Little Girls And The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
The Birmingham community gathered to honor the lives of four young girls who were killed in a bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church by the Ku Klux Klan 62 years ago. Sarah Collins Rudolph, the sister of one of the victims, emphasized the importance of remembering the girls’ impact on the civil rights movement. Former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley, who prosecuted the bomber, reflected on the significance of the case in his career. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the ongoing work needed to achieve justice and equality.
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