Elra Johnson Civil Rights Activist Politically active in Mississippi and Iowa Interviewed at her 100 years old Elra Johnson was interviewed after her 100 years old birthday party. She told her experiences how she fought against racism in Mississippi, encountered with the Ku Klux Klan, and how she survived it. As a young woman, Mrs. Johnson wanted to help people so she became a nurse in a hospital where she encountered racial segregation. She wanted to make a difference so she became politically active and fought for civil rights in Mississippi. She was a member of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, involved in other political activities during the 1960s. In addition, she received an award for standing up for civil rights from the Mayor of Tchula, Mississippi, and she was honored by the NAACP in 1969, for her dedication and fearlessness. Her life experiences show that with strength and courage a person can make a difference. Home | Overview | Interview | Videos | Community | Leadership | Media | Education | Links | Organizations | History | About Us | Site Map | Blog | Forum | Research Created and Updated by Chen and Jackson July 14, 2013