Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

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MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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John Lewis

by Lucas Elias from Colorado

The Struggle

A Poem About John Lewis

By: Luke Elias

John Lewis

Civil rights activist

Helped fight for black people’s rights in the 1950s

Part of Bloody Sunday

Beaten by the police

Fracturing his skull

Freedom rider

Trapped in a bus when a Molotov cocktail was thrown

Jailed or killed if he fought a white person

Helped better the prejudice and racism against black neighborhoods

Made it better and easier for black people nationwide

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Last edited 3/2/2021 11:22:35 PM

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John Lewis

by Lucas Elias from Colorado

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