# Remembering Johnny and Virgil | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-18T12:01:58+00:00
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Sixty-three years after the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, two teenage boys—Johnny Robinson and Virgil Ware—are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Shot by police and killed in racially motivated violence, their stories have long been overshadowed by the four girls who died in the church explosion. Now, educators, activists, and families are pushing to include their names in history lessons and public memorials. A memorial bike ride, lectures, and a proposed sculpture aim to honor their lives and expand our understanding of Birmingham’s darkest chapter. Remembering all the victims means remembering the full truth of that era’s brutality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2026/09/in-birmingham-historians-and-community-members-working-to-keep-the-memory-of-virgil-ware-and-johnny-robinson-alive/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c739757a7817156 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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