Matching Pairs Clara Luper Timeline ActivityOnline version Clara Luper timeline activity to accompany extended timeline from virtual exhibit. by Jorge Chavez 1 1957 2 1989-1995 3 2007 4 2011 5 1971 6 1958 7 1951 8 1965 9 1969 10 1923 Clara Luper is born rural in Okfuskee County. Clara Luper died at the age of 88 in her hometown. Her casket was placed in the Rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol to lie in repose. She forever changed the state of Oklahoma Luper helps the youth council coordinate the nation's first sit-in demonstration in Oklahoma City. Luper becomes Advisor for the NAACP Youth Council of Oklahoma City. OKC Sanitation Workers' Strike: Luper acted as spokesperson for the strike, bringing attention to workers' poor wages and a lack of job opportunities. Luper participates in numerous marches including the infamous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. It is now known as "Bloody Sunday" after the peaceful marchers were attacked and arrested by police. Luper received Oklahoma's highest honor for her relentless fight for equal rights for African-Americans and furthering education in Oklahoma. Luper retired from teaching, but continued to stay active and engaged with education all over the state. Clara Luper graduates with a Masters degree from the History Education program at the University of Oklahoma. Luper, excited to continue her fight on the national stage, announced her candidacy for the US Senate.
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