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Fannie Lou Hamer (/ ˈ h eɪ m ər /; née Townsend; October 6, 1917 – March 14, 1977) was an American voting and women's rights activist, community organizer, and a leader in the civil rights movement.
Learn about the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist who fought for voting rights, economic opportunities, and racial justice. Explore her biography, achievements, and challenges in this comprehensive web page.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist who fought for African American voting rights and challenged the segregation of Mississippi's delegation at the 1964 Democratic convention. Find out how she was threatened, arrested, beaten, and shot at for her work.
Apr 2, 2014 · Fannie Lou Hamer was an African American civil rights activist who led voting drives and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
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Fannie Lou Hamer, African American civil rights activist, cofounder (in 1964), and vice-chairperson of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), which was established as an alternative to the all-white Mississippi Democratic Party.
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Learn how Fannie Lou Hamer, a poor Black sharecropper, became a civil rights legend by fighting for the right to vote in Mississippi. Read about her struggles, achievements, and legacy in this article from HUMANITIES magazine.
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Oct 4, 2019 · ‘God Is Not Going to Put It in Your Lap.’ What Made Fannie Lou Hamer’s Message on Civil Rights So Radical—And So Enduring
