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Civil rights pioneers celebrate 63 years since Birmingham’s iconic Children’s Crusade

On Saturday, the Civil Rights Activists Committee will host the Foot Soldiers’ 63rd anniversary celebration in Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Business District.

More than a half a century after thousands of children ditched school to march for equal rights, Birmingham’s foot soldiers are taking over the streets once again for an afternoon of fun, community and commitment to social justice.
On Saturday, the C… [2499 chars]

Source: AL.com | Published: 2026-04-30T21:45:50Z

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