hamer, fannie lou

Presents the story of Fannie Lou Hamer and chronicles her life and involvement in the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Chronicles the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, discussing her role as a civil rights leader, and detailing her accomplishments with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, her speech before the Credentials Committee, and her efforts to improve the rights of African-Americans throughout the nation.

A brief biography of one of the first black organizers of voter registration in Mississippi.

A biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.

Presents a brief biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activits and leader, and includes information on her childhood, her achievements, and her legacy.

Follows the life of one of the first black organizers of voter registration in Mississippi.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.