One event in March book three, pages 1-61, that stood out to me the most was the 16^th street church bombing. This event was tragic and heartbreaking. Since the church was a meeting place for civil rights activist groups, it was unfortunately targeted.  This makes the event even more disheartening. The news coverage it seemed to get at the time is also somewhat unsettling.

In the book, the news report said that the church bombing was breaking news and that no causalities had been reported at the time. However, as we know, there were four causalities and many injuries. Today, any causalities or injuries would be known almost instantly and would get worldwide attention for weeks. If you look up the bombing today, there are countless reports and pictures and videos about the four girls that unfortunately lost their lives. They are honored and respected and even still mourned. Where was that national coverage for them in the 60s?

I personally think that no matter where the activists decided to meet, the same thing would have happened. Their actions were pure and honest, and they were only working for the human good. They could not have changed their actions or choices in order to have a different outcome. As unfortunate as that sounds, I honestly believe it was true. Sadly, people filled with hate will carry out actions of hate no matter what.

The people that witnessed this bombing had a choice as to what to do with the information they knew. After the bombing, there were four suspects, but due to witnesses being too reluctant to talk, they weren’t convicted until many years later. If I could put myself in the shoes of one of the witnesses, I would tell the truth about what I saw and work my hardest to get justice.