Junior Tyra Ramsey steps on the stage at Stepping Stone Theater surrounded by a talented cast portraying the tragic deaths of four young girls.

Based off of true events, “Four Little Girls” aims to remember the young girls who were killed in the Birmingham church fire of 1963 and whose names have virtually been erased from history.

Ramsey is playing Cynthia Wesley, one of the four girls killed in the fire, and said she is excited to be a part of this Stepping Stone production.

“My character wants to be a mathematics professor and novelist. She’s a fun character to play,” Ramsey said.

Right after the bombing, a revolution began for the black youth living in the south. Commemorative events have featured this production around the country for the tragic day that changed the history of the Civil Rights movement and contributed to The Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Director Richard Hitchler said he was drawn to the play because he felt the conflicts in the production are similar to the current events surrounding Ferguson.

“We as a society need to understand that it’s not only Black History Month, its US history month. History is repeating itself and it needs to be discussed,” Hitchler said.

Since the play takes place during Black History Month, Hitchler said he hopes it causes people to think about their role in the community.

“This show is a catalyst for discussion, people should be talking about the events that took place,” Hitchler said.

Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Denise McNair and Carole Robertson’s names are being resurfaced, and their stories are being told.

“I want to support Black History Month and perform a historical event that not a lot of people know about,” Ramsey said.

“Four Little Girls” aims to portray these young girls with dignity and show that they are not just a statistic of racial violence.

Performances are held through Feb. 22 at Stepping Stone Theater in St. Paul. For more information about specific shows, visit www.steppingstonetheatre.org.