This monument honors those who faced inequity and danger in Birmingham in 1963. These actions are recalled through a series of articulated posts rising from the ground to 13 feet representing the young foot soldiers. Posts are arranged in pairs resembling soldiers standing together. The space between the posts also becomes a participant in the monument. At night the inside surface between the post pairs is illuminated to project internal light signifying the human spirit. The monument is designed to impact on those who will drive by it as well as pedestrians passing through and around the park. Posts are spaced widely enough to encourage pedestrians to walk through the posts allowing pedestrians to become part of the monument.