Carolyn McKinstry

Carolyn McKinstry is a civil rights activist and survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, which took place on September 15, 1963, killing four young girls. At just 14 years old, McKinstry was the Sunday school secretary at the church and experienced the horror of the bombing firsthand. Her lifelong commitment to advocating for justice and equality has made her a prominent voice in discussions about civil rights, particularly in the context of the ongoing struggles against racism and extremism in America.