A Monument to Homer Plessy

Group three

While Homer Plessy broke the law, it was for a very good reason. Homer Plessy sat on a white-only train, but to make a change for everyone. He believed what was happening was wrong and he wanted to make a change. He was probably scared, but confident and proud of himself, too. We think that it was very scary to do. It was a small act with a big impact. Many think that breaking the law is a bad act, but Plessy broke the law in a good way to make a big impact on other people. The title of the monument should be “Broke the Law, But for a Good Reason.” Our monument will be of Homer Plessy standing in front of the white-only train that he went on. It will be a single train cart and Plessy. The plaque about him will be in front of the monument. The monument will be made of copper and will be located near train tracks in New Orleans, where the event happened. It will be at the intersection, Press and Royal. Homer Plessy not only made an impact for himself, but for the community. He broke the law for them! His actions were so brave.