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16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center

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Chandler, K. (2026, September 15). 16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/16th-street-baptist-church-marks-bombing-anniversary-with-a-new-visitor-center/article_5d37e0da-e6a9-5f2a-b495-8aa454a8d857.html

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On September 15, 2023, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama held a memorial event marking 63 years since the deadly bombing by the Ku Klux Klan that killed four young girls. The church opened a new visitors center to educate people about this significant civil rights era tragedy and encourage ongoing efforts for justice and equality.

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On September 15, 2023, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama marked the 63rd anniversary of the bombing that killed four young girls. The church opened a new visitors center aimed at educating people about this tragic event and inspiring continued efforts towards justice and equality. Attendees gathered to remember the victims and reaffirm their commitment to the civil rights struggle.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Sixty-three years ago, dynamite planted by Ku Klux Klan members exploded through the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls as they prepared for Sunday services. asserted

they → plant → services

Hundreds of people filled the church on Tuesday on the 63rd anniversary of the bombing. asserted

Hundreds → fill → bombing

The church marked the anniversary with the opening of a new visitors center that leaders said is aimed at educating people about one of the most horrific events of the Civil Rights Movement and urging a recommitment to continue the struggle for justice. asserted

leaders → mark → justice

16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center

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