Clara Luper was a civil rights leader born on May 30, 1923 in Oklahoma. She was a major figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and was instrumental in the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-in. She was also responsible for desegregating hundreds of establishments in Oklahoma during the late 1950s and 1960s. Her work was instrumental in the advancement of civil rights in the state.
Clara Luper is a member of Civil Rights Leader
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $4.5 billion (2024)
About
Civil rights leader during the Civil Rights Movement who directly influenced and participated in the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-in. She helped desegregate hundreds of establishments in Oklahoma during the late 50's and 60's.
Before Fame
She attained a B.A. in mathematics and a minor in history from Langston University in 1944.
Trivia
She was an advisor for the Oklahoma City NAACP Youth Council, which had a lot of influence on the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Family Life
She was the daughter of Ezell and Isabell Shepard.
Associated With
She directly impacted the outcome of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts.