#16thstreetbaptistchurch

[trascapades]

🕊🕯#ArtIsAWeapon

#NeverForget #Cynthia Wesley #CaroleRobertson #AddieMaeCollins (all 14 years old), and 11-year-old #DeniseMcNair - The four girls murdered in the #16thStreetBaptistChurchBombing 60 years ago today (Sept. 15, 1963) in Birmingham, Alabama. The heinous act of white supremacist domestic terrorism was carried out soon after the 1963 #MarchonWashington for Jobs and Freedom (Aug. 28, 1963.)

#SarahCollinsRudolph was severely injured in the bombing and two Black boys were murdered that same day in Birmingham: 16-year-old #JohnnyRobinson and 13-year-old #VirgilWare.

Image 1: Quilt by artist Sylvia Hernandez’s @quiltgirl61 #4littlegirls #16stbaptistchurch

Video and caption reposted from @nmaahc #OnThisDay in 1963, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan ripped through the 16th Street Baptist Church, in Birmingham, Alabama, killing 4 little girls—11-year-old Carol Denise McNair, and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Cynthia Diane Wesley and Addie Mae Collins—and injuring several others.

This atrocity marked the third bombing in 11 days in Birmingham, Alabama, following the federal court order integrating Alabama schools. Shards from the church's stained-glass window are on display in our exhibition "Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation" as a reminder of this tragic incident.

Racially motivated attacks on Black people, their homes and their churches grew so common that the city was referred to as “Bombingham.” African American civil rights activists made Birmingham a focal point of their desegregation campaign.

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📸 1.2.3.4. Courtesy of Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 5. Stained glass rosette shard from the 16th Street Baptist Church. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Rev. Norman C. "Jim" Jimerson and Melva Brooks Jimerson 6. The damaged interior of the church is shown in the immediate aftermath of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Courtesy of Tom Self/Birmingham News, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

#Bombingham #ThisIsAmerica

[cartermagazine]

We will never forget the bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on this date September 15, 1963.

From left to right:

Addie Mae Collins, 14.

Carole Robertson, 14.

Cynthia Wesley, 14.

Denise McNair 11.

A bomb planted by Ku Klux Klan members ripped through a Birmingham church, killing four little girls as they prepared for Sunday services.

The FBI determined that four members of a local KKK klavern known as the "Cahaba River Bridge Boys" were responsible for the bombing. The first prosecution didn't come until 1977. Then two more in the early 2000s. The fourth killer died, never being brought to account.

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[nastyfreakho]

As we remember the loss of the 4 Little Girls today, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fifth little girl my friend, Sarah Collins Rudolph, the sister of Addie Mae Collins who survived the bombing. Mrs. Collins Rudolph was in the bathroom with Addie Mae when the bomb exploded in the 16th Street Baptist Church. She lost her right eye and was hospitalized for two months after the bombing forcing her to miss her sister's funeral. I ask that everyone please remember this historic day and lift Mrs. Collins Rudolph and the families of the victims in prayer. #16thstreetBaptistchurch #4littlegirls #alabama #survivor #the5thlittlegirl #civilrightshero https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ci2VIlMH8/?igshid=5jne7ia2ew3d

[callmecaliqueen]

Day 3: we are not forgotten #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #16thstreetbaptistchurch #birmingham #KKK #4murdersgottolive #weweregivenmartyrs (at Birmingham, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btaz9V5ghUJbTpMYQ4CCjcMvGmXU4sZjBc7ppw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15g4aeezlvceb

[troub1995]

Without scorn or sarcasm, I say 'Thanks, Obama!' Thank you for doing one last good thing before leaving office. Thank you for Birmingham and Anniston! #thanksobama #civilrights #civilrightsmovement #presidentbarackobama #presidentobama #barackobama #16thstreetbaptistchurch #16thstreetbaptistchurchbombing @michelleobama

[4evahaka]

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"Ready To Get My Freedom: #BirminghamAlabama" #CivilRights #CivilRightsMovement #16thStreetBaptist #Birmingham #16thStreetBaptistChurch #JimCrow #JimCrowSouth #ReadyToGetMyFreedom #BlackWomenInPower #BlackMenInPower #BlackExcellence #HBCUS #SupportALLHBCUS #TakeYourTalentsToAnHBCU #BlackHistory365 #BlackHistoryMonth2020 #BlackHistoryMonth 💕💚REPOSTED: #4evahaka2 #FAMUGrad1908💕💚CreditToOwner https://www.instagram.com/p/B945ypaj7S6/?igshid=1eguxnhdrtaid

[jamietheartist]

Tomorrow folks! It's a full day of activities of empowerment and entertainment. If you're in Birmingham, grab some tickets and bring ya peoples. I'll be painting on stage at the beginning of the musical performances, from around 12:30-2/3. Come hear @musiqsoulchild @lovelookingatmoor @thealvingarrett @8ballandmjg and more! Follow @freedomfestbhm for more info on schedules and events. I'll bring you all along with me here on IG for some behind the scenes action. See you tomorrow! . . . #birmingham #alabama #civilrights #16thstreetbaptistchurch #kellyingrampark #livepainting #concert #jamietheartist #entertainment #follow_me #supportlivingartists https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZhhfEh8lu/?igshid=ukhmni16hph

[cartermagazine]

We will never forget the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on this date September 15, 1963. From left to right: Addie Mae Collins, 14. Carole Robertson, 14. Cynthia Wesley, 14. Denise McNair 11. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #16thstreetbaptistchurch #saytheirnames https://www.instagram.com/p/CihV7joOUOf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artabovereality]

#Spaces - There are spaces that are hidden but nevertheless necessary. These spaces must be sought out, engaged, loved and made to feel appreciated. This in turn will birth more spaces that turn into community. I went in @thecoloredgirlsmuseum today hoping to catch a tour, instead I gained a lesson in history, presence, subtlety and love. . Thank you so much Vashti for taking time out of your day to welcome me into the space. Can’t wait to help with whatever you guys should need. @mclemmons_art your piece on the 4 colored girls from the #16thStreetBaptistChurch is breathtaking and moving. 🙌 . #ArtAboveReality #LookWhatArtFound #Inspiring #Art #Curator #ContemporaryArt #CollectingArt #FineArt #ArtMarket #ContemporaryPainting #CollectArt #ContemporaryArtCollectors #LiveWithArt #ArtConsultant #TheColoredGirlsMuseum #BlackWomen #Philadelphia (at The Colored Girls Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmxhwLn1hy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uslr0mmnrk5h

[livinginthebigapple]

#Repost from @unheardvoicesmag ・・・ #Neverforget : On Sept. 15, 1963, a dynamite blast planted by the Ku Klux Klan killed four young girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama: #DeniseMcNair, age 11, and #CaroleRobertson, #CynthiaWesley and #AddieMaeCollins, all 14 years old. Twenty other people were injured. No one was arrested for the bombings for 14 years. #16thstreetbaptistchurch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnx6dqPFVeF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bi486j74q4zs

[crazycoolgroove]

On September 15, 1963, #AddieMaeCollins, #CarolDeniseMcNair, #CaroleRobertson, and #CynthiaWesley were killed when a bomb planted by members of the #KuKluxKlan exploded at the #16thStreetBaptistChurch in #BirminghamAL. Today marks the #55thAnniversary of the #September151963 #16thStreetBaptistChurchBombing which took the lives of these #4LittleGirls and wounded 22 others. #FBI concluded in 1965 that the bombing had been committed by four known #KuKluxKlansmen - #BobbyFrankCherry #HermanFrankCash #RobertEdwardChambliss #ThomasEdwinBlantonJr. No prosecutions ensued until 1977, when Chambliss was tried and convicted of the first degree murder of one of the victims, 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair. Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr. and Bobby Cherry were each convicted of four counts of murder and sentenced to #LifeImprisonment in 2001 and 2002 respectively. Herman Cash, who died in 1994, was never charged with his involvement in the bombing. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackGirlsMatter #BlackChildrenMatter #Birmingham #BirminghamAlabama #Alabama #CrazyCoolGroovy #CCG #CCGalatoire https://www.instagram.com/p/BnxWommHuvQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1js3molo89lod

[jillilama-blog]

Regrann from @keithbeauchamp1955 - As we recognize the loss of the 4 Little Girls today, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the the fifth little girl my friend @sarahcollinsrudolp , the sister of Addie Mae Collins who survived the bombing. Sarah was in the bathroom with Addie Mae when the bomb exploded in the 16th Street Baptist Church. She lost her right eye and was hospitalized for two months after the bombing forcing her to miss her sister's funeral. I ask all my friends to please remember this historic day and lift @sarahcollinsrudolp and the families of the victims in prayer. #16thstreetBaptistchurch #4littlegirls #alabama #survivor #civilrightshero - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwnHEaBGL3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zdumcu4nhgtz

[hisheirnesspoetry]

Rest in Peace Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley. We are not forgotten. #blackchristianlivesmatter #16thstreetbaptistchurch #birmingham #civilrightsmovement #4littlegirls

[kayprism]

#16thstreetbaptistchurch #birmingham Funny to see such a historic site in person and realize it looks like so many other churches. But knowing #4littlegirls lost their lives due to a bomb changes your perspective. I need to rewatch #spikelee #documentary I didn't know that very same day a young boy was killed too. And a Sunday school teacher survived who is still alive today. They too are included on monument to the girls.. (at Birmingham, Alabama)

[trascapades]

🎨#ArtIsAWeapon 🎨 @faithringgold #FaithRinggold - "Four Little Girls Bombed In A Church." . On this day (September 15) in 1963, four young, innocent Black girls were murdered by white supremacist American domestic terrorists who bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birminghan, Alabama. Never Forget ... Fly Free #AddieMaeCollins #DeniseMcNair #CaroleRobertson #CynthiaWesley . 🎬Thank you @officialspikelee for telling their story in your 1997 @hbo #documentary "4 Little Girls." https://youtu.be/26umVgTsm-o #4LittleGirls #FourLittleGirls #painting #BombinghamAlabama #16thStreetBaptistChurch #ChurchBombings #WhiteSupremacy #AmericanTerrorism #WhiteTerrorists #AmericanHistory #SpikeLee #BlackStorytellers #TraScapades #BlackGirlArtGeeks🤓 #NeverForget #BlackHistory365 [#image from www.eandsgallery.com/faith-ringgold.html] https://www.instagram.com/p/B2cCozplZeQ/?igshid=1hvmz2vh4unxf

[cartermagazine]

We will never forget the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on this date September 15, 1963. From left to right: Addie Mae Collins, 14. Carole Robertson, 14. Cynthia Wesley, 14. Denise McNair 11. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #16thstreetbaptistchurch #saytheirnames https://www.instagram.com/p/CT1stKbLfOg/?utm_medium=tumblr