"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.