As part of the Human Rights New Works Festival, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church joins Red Mountain Theatre for a reading of Christina Ham’s Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963. The one-act play brings joy, life, and music to the story of Denise, Carole, Cynthia, and Addie Mae, innocent children living in a divided country. Sunday,...
With the theme of “Looking 60 years forging Justice for a Better World,” the historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church will commemorate the 60th year anniversary of the church bombing on Friday, Sept. 15 at 9:30 a.m. The morning will feature a litany and reflection, music by the Carlton Reese Memorial and Miles College choirs; words from Minister for...
The Ballard House Project Presents: A Community Gathering with Eddie Glaude, Ph.D. "Cultural & Historical Insight for Birmingham's Path To Reconciliation" In remembrance of the events of 1963, the Birmingham community engages in critical, intergenerational dialogue & thoughtful action, opening the door to repair, heal and unify, reconciling historical truths with mutual respect. Dr. Eddie...
