Congresswoman Johnson Marks The Anniversary Of The 16th Street Bombing

Today marks the anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, a tragedy Martin Luther King Jr. called “one of the most vicious and tragic crimes ever perpetuated against humanity.” This day in history holds particular weight in the wake of the recent Charleston shooting and racial violence of the past year. Today, we honor all victims of racially motivated violence and reflect on the progress we have made in this country.