Remembering Virgil and Johnny | Birmingham News

This Sunday, Birmingham rolls out pedals for justice as “A Ride for Virgil” honors two forgotten victims of 1963: 13-year-old Virgil Ware, gunned down on his bike with no one ever held accountable, and 16-year-old Johnny Robinson, fatally shot by police amid the city’s unrest. Roderick Royal, founder of the Virgil Ware Institute, insists their names deserve to be known — stories buried for decades but now rising through community rides, educational speaker series, and plans for a downtown monument. It’s not just remembrance — it’s reckoning, urging Birmingham to learn from its past so it can truly move forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28e270e794809a43