15 STICKS OF DYNAMITE
Sunday, Sept 15, 1963, 10:22 am
16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
She’s hoping that cute boy she likes
gonna be here today, sitting in a front pew.
Maybe she’ll have the nerve to say hi.
Cynthia Wesley, age 14
Say her name.
Junie, my sister, always rereading her Bible!
Wish I didn’t have to sing today. Such
a nice day out. Uh-oh, there go lil’ Denise
with her sash come all undone. Better go
help her out.
Addie Mae Collins, age 14
Say her name.
She loves singing in choir with all the older girls.
Lucky for her Addie Mae treats her like
a little sister. Helped her tie that pesky sash,
always coming loose.
(Carole) Denise McNair, age 11
Say her name.
Mama, can I go on over
to some of them meetings here
at church, all about rights? No,
Mamas says. Best keep quiet.
Stay home. Don’t make waves.
Don’t like that Dr. King much. But Mama,
he’s my hero!
Carole Robertson, age 14
Say her name.
Never stop saying their names.
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