Amelia Boynton Robinson, born in Savannah, Ga. is a civil rights icon who impacted the lives of people across the nation. She earned a degree in home economics at Tuskegee University and was ...

While marching on Bloody Sunday, Amelia Boynton Robinson was cruelly beaten by state troopers. A black and white photo surfaced that showed the aftermath of the attack with Robinson in a weakened ...

In that group was Amelia Boynton Robinson. She was a leading march organizer, working directly with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Her photo ...

The Selma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosts its annual leadership luncheon at The Selma Convention Center, starting at 11 a.m. to bring homage to two members of the past within the ...

In this March 7, 2015, file photo, President Barack Obama, center, walks as he holds hands with Amelia Boynton Robinson, who was beaten during “Bloody Sunday,” as the first family and others ...

From left are Sasha Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Lewis, Obama, Amelia Boynton, who was beaten during “Bloody Sunday,” and Adelaide Sanford, also in a wheelchair. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ...