Yohuru Williams "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall

The video features a reading of 'The Ballad of Birmingham' by Dudley Randall, introduced by the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of Saint Thomas. The poem, set against the backdrop of the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, explores themes of racial injustice and a mother's protective instincts. It highlights the tragic consequences of racial violence, resonating with contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter.

What imagery is used to describe the child getting ready to go to church?

What does the mother find after the explosion, and what does it signify?