Lynda Blackmon Courage Project

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.