Conversations: The Bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church - History Colorado Center

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Conversations: The Bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

With Carolyn McKinstry

Reverend Carolyn McKinstry was there on September 15, 1963, when white terrorists bombed a Birmingham church, killing four of her friends.  As a teenager, she joined mass meetings and rallies and was among the thousands of students hosed by firemen during the 1963 marches.  McKinstry has devoted her life to community service, works on many community boards, and serves as president of the board of the Sixteenth Street Foundation. Also joining us are Deidra H. Brooks, and Jarrell Brooks. Conversations includes a clip from the Spike Lee documentary, 4 Little Girls.

Where: the Auditorium at the History Colorado Center
Cost: $4 members; $5 general public
Reservations: Required. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 303-866-2394.