09/16/2026
Today, the Eastern Region of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. pauses to remember and honor the life and legacy of Carole Rosamond Robertson, a beloved Jack and Jill teen whose life was tragically cut short at just 14 years old.
On September 15, 1963, Carole was one of four young girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The tragedy became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Carole was a daughter, student, church member, and Jack and Jill teen—with a bright future ahead of her. Her mother, Alpha Robertson, was a pioneering Jack and Jill leader and the first Regional Director of the Southeastern Region.
In 1964, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. established Carole Robertson Day as a day of remembrance and action, encouraging our chapters to highlight the ideals of human rights, civil rights, and racial harmony.
Today, we honor Carole by remembering not only how her life ended, but who she was and the promise she represented.
As we educate our children, cultivate their leadership, serve our communities, and advocate for a more just society, we carry her light and her legacy forward.
We remember Carole.
We honor her legacy.
We continue the work.