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60 years later, 1963 Birmingham church bombing continues to inspire change and justice

  • Four Black girls were killed when the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963.
  • One of the survivors, Sarah Collins Rudolph, is still seeking restitution for her injuries and loss.
  • The bombing became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and helped lead to landmark legislation.
  • The 60th anniversary has brought together diverse voices to honor the victims and reflect on progress made.
  • Leaders like Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson urge confronting uncomfortable history to avoid repeating racist violence.
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