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social-justice2 years ago

"Remembering the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and honoring the lives lost"

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers a speech commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, urging Americans to confront and take ownership of the darkest parts of their past. She emphasizes the importance of understanding history to prevent the repetition of violence, hatred, and prejudice. Jackson highlights the dangers of forgetting atrocities and calls for the preservation of knowledge, truth, and history. Drawing a personal connection to the tragedy, she reflects on the loss of four young girls and the potential they had to break barriers and achieve greatness. Jackson also discusses her responsibility to inspire young people and uphold core constitutional values.

social-justice2 years ago

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Calls for National Reflection on Racial History

US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the high court, emphasized the importance of confronting the nation's history and educating children on Black history during a gathering commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. The bombing, carried out by Ku Klux Klan members, resulted in the deaths of four young Black girls and served as a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Justice Jackson urged Americans to remember the sacrifices made for liberty and to acknowledge and learn from the darkest parts of the country's past.