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The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.
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16th Street Baptist Church stories
Governor
A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.
State
Since its founding in 1873, the church has been a cornerstone of the Black community.
State
“Today, we solemnly mark 60 years since one of the darkest days in Alabama’s history," Britt said.
State
APR spoke with former Sen. Doug Jones to get his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham tragedy.
Congress
It's part of the $3.1 million that Sewell helped secure to preserve historic civil rights sites in Alabama.
State
Nearly 60 years ago, a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls and rocking the nation.
Congress
"May we always remember their names: Addie Mae, Denise, Carole, and Cynthia," Sewell said.
State
The church will host its annual day of remembrance with a special guest speaker and community luncheon.
National
USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice.