The 16th Street Baptist Church located in Birmingham Alabama is a key historic landmark which served as a central meeting place for civil rights activists and was the first ever black baptist church. During the 1950s and 1960s, the church led and organized protests, marches, and campaigns to end segregation. The church was closely connected to the Birmingham Campaign, a series of nonviolent protests led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King. The landmark however  is most famously known for its  bombing in 1963 which tragically killed four African American girls.

The bombing was a direct act of racial hatred against the black community from the Klu Klux Klan, otherwise known as the KKK. This horrific act shocked the nation and brought widespread attention to the brutality endured by the African American population in the South. The bombing became an impactful turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, helping build support and change, contributing to the Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Today, the church stands as a symbol of both the injustice endured by the Black community, but also as a symbol of resilience and strength for those who fought and continue to fight for equality.