lynda blackmon courage project
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Marching for Freedom-
Lynda Blackmon
Courage Timeline
1963, Lynda had the courage to stand up
for her rights and help Blacks get the
right to vote
Feb. 1-17,1965, Lynda kept
marching even though she got jailed and put in
a sweat box.
Mar. 7, Lynda was prepared to walk all
the way to Montgomery even
though the trip would’ve been long
and dangerous.
Courage Timeline
Mar. 9, Lynda marched even
though she was attacked by state troopers and tear gas two days ago.
Mar. 21, Lynda decided to march to Montgomery even
though her dad didn’t want her to go and it would be
dangerous
Mar. 24, She was invited to a
stranger’s house and accepted even though she didn’t know the person.
Courage Timeline
Mar. 25, Lynda sang and participated in the
protest in Montgomery even
though people could attack the marchers.
Mar. 25, Lynda went inside Brown
Chapel even though there could be
gunmen or bombs inside.
Result: On August 10, Blacks could
now vote throughout the
South!
Courageous--Red
Lynda kept marching even though she was attacked by state troopers using tear gas and nightsticks.
Persistent--Blue
Lynda got jailed 9 times over a 2-year period and still marched a lot.
Goal-Oriented--Blue
Lynda had 2 goals which were to walk from Selma to Montgomery to ultimately allow Blacks to
vote.
Everybody is
welcome here-
regardless of race,
religion, or ethnic
background.
This room is where Lynda would live and work. The sign is here because Lynda
was trying to end segregation.
Freedom Award!
This award is symbolizes many things. The red
symbolizes the courage and determination needed
to make people have equal rights. The red also
stands for freedom. Lynda was very courageous
by just trying to help Blacks gain equal rights.
Lynda was also very determined to march every
march and get equal rights.
Civil Rights Movement Cafe
BreakfastCivil Rights Coffee CakeGreat-tasting coffee cake topped
with strawberries.
Main DishesFreedom Fried ChickenDelicious, crispy, tender, juicy fried
chicken.
Civil Rights Movement Restaurant
SidesEqual Rights Red RiceRice with bacon, onions, hot sauce,
and spices
DessertsPersistence Pumpkin PiePumpkin Pie made with maple syrup
and spices.