Until Justice Rolls Down

In "Until Justice Rolls Down," author Frank Sikora provides a compelling account of the tragic bombing that struck the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, in September 1963. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including court records, FBI reports, oral interviews, and newspaper articles, this revised edition published by The University of Alabama Press delves into the events surrounding the attack on the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church—a pivotal moment that ignited the Civil Rights Movement. The bombing claimed the lives of four innocent young girls, underscoring the deep-seated racial tensions of the time. With 192 pages of meticulously researched narrative, Sikora sheds light on the systemic hate crimes faced by African Americans, revealing both the human and societal impacts of this horrific event. "Until Justice Rolls Down" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the historical context of civil rights struggles in America.