Social Movements & Civil Rights

Birmingham Church Bombing Kills Four Girls

A bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four African-American girls—Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair. The church was a meeting place for civil rights activists and was targeted during a time of racial tension. The tragic incident occurred during a Sunday service, where many congregants gathered, shocking the community and elevating discussions on race relations in the United States.

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