The Story of Lena Baker

Lena Baker, an African American woman from Georgia, was convicted for the fatal shooting of EB Knight, a white mill operator she cared for. Despite claiming self-defense against his threats, she was convicted by an all-white jury and executed in 1945, becoming the only woman in Georgia to be executed by electrocution. Her grave remained unmarked for decades until a church congregation raised funds for a marker. In 2005, she was posthumously pardoned. Her life story was later depicted in the movie 'The Lena Baker Story'.

What was Lena Baker's relationship with EB Knight?

• She was his neighbor.

• She was his business partner.

• She was his employee.

• She was his sister.

What was the outcome of Lena Baker's trial?

• She was convicted and executed.

• She was acquitted.

• She was sentenced to life imprisonment.

• She was fined.

How long did Lena Baker's grave remain unmarked?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

When was Lena Baker granted a posthumous pardon?

• 1985

• 2005

• 1965

• 1945

What is the title of the movie about Lena Baker's life?

• Baker's Tale

• The Life of Lena

• Lena's Journey

• The Lena Baker Story