woman in iconic Selma beating photo is 103

[Liberal_in_LA]

'I saw blood on the highway, I saw people falling': 103-year-old campaigner and inspiration behind civil rights film Selma recalls savage beating that was to become iconic image of police brutality
Amelia Boynton Robinson took part in famous 1965 Alabama protest march
600 people attacked during demonstration now known as 'Bloody Sunday'
She was was violently beaten and knocked unconscious by state troopers
The harrowing image of her helped black Americans secure voting rights
The monumental event is portrayed in the new Oscar-tipped film Selma
By JACK CRON


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2935247/103-year-old-campaigner-inspiration-civil-rights-film-Selma-recalls-savage-beating-iconic-image-police-brutality.html#ixzz3QXvVpvrp

[BlueCaliDem]

1. She was also President Obama's guest at last SOTU address:

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[mcar]

2. Blessings on her

An amazing woman, part of American history.

[sheshe2]

3. She is an inspiration to us all.

Amelia Boynton Robinson, bless your soul.