Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer, born in 1917 and passing in 1977, stands as a towering figure in the landscape of the American Civil Rights Movement. As a co-founder of the National Women's Political Caucus and the Freedom Democratic Party, her unwavering dedication to equality and justice reshaped the course of history. Through her fearless activism and powerful advocacy, Hamer paved the way for marginalized voices to be heard and empowered generations to fight for a more just society. Her legacy serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights, urging us all to educate ourselves on the past to create a better future.
What did Fannie Lou Hamer advocate for?
Where was Fannie Lou Hamer from?
Origin country was United States
When was Fannie Lou Hamer born?
1917
What ethnicity was Fannie Lou Hamer?
Ethnicity: Black
What gender was Fannie Lou Hamer?
Gender: Female
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Fannie Lou Hamer: The Courageous Woman Who Marched for Dignity (Inspiring illustrated children's biography, Christian female Civil Rights activist, ... gift for kids 4-7.) (Do Great Things for God)
For Freedom's Sake: THE LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER (Women in American History)
This Little Light of Mine: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
The Senator and the Sharecropper: The Freedom Struggles of James O. Eastland and Fannie Lou Hamer
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Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement
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For a Voice and the Vote: My Journey with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (Civil Rights and Struggle)
Walk with Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer
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