Champion for Voting Rights: The Inspiring Story of Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights activist who fought for the right of all Americans to vote. She was born in 1917 in Mississippi, a state where black people were denied the right to vote. Hamer was a sharecropper when she first became involved in the civil rights movement. She was inspired by the work of Martin Luther King Jr., and she joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1962.

Hamer quickly became a leader in the civil rights movement. She helped to organize voter registration drives and she spoke out against the violence and discrimination that black people faced in the South. In 1964, Hamer was beaten by police officers while she was trying to register to vote. This incident helped to raise awareness of the struggle for voting rights in the South, and it inspired Hamer to continue her work.

Susan B. Anthony: Champion for Voting Rights! (Show Me History!)

by Mark Shulman

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In 1965, Hamer was elected to represent Mississippi at the Democratic National Convention. She was the first black woman from Mississippi to attend the convention. Hamer spoke out against the exclusion of black voters from the Democratic Party, and she demanded that the party do more to support voting rights. Her speech was a powerful indictment of racism and discrimination, and it helped to raise awareness of the need for voting rights reform.

Hamer continued to fight for voting rights until her death in 1977. She was a tireless advocate for justice and equality, and her work helped to make the United States a more democratic society.

Legacy

Fannie Lou Hamer is remembered as a champion for voting rights. Her work helped to make the United States a more democratic society, and she continues to inspire people around the world to fight for justice and equality.

There are many ways to honor Fannie Lou Hamer's legacy. You can learn more about her life and work, you can support organizations that are fighting for voting rights, or you can simply tell her story to others. By keeping her memory alive, we can help to ensure that her dream of a more just and equitable society becomes a reality.

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Reviews

“Champion for Voting Rights is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who fought tirelessly for justice and equality. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the civil rights movement, or the fight for voting rights.” —John Lewis, civil rights activist

“Fannie Lou Hamer was a true American hero. Her story is one of courage, determination, and hope. This book is a fitting tribute to her legacy.” —Julian Bond, civil rights activist

“Champion for Voting Rights is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the fight for voting rights in the United States. This book tells the inspiring story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a woman who dedicated her life to making sure that all Americans have the right to vote.” —Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist

Susan B. Anthony: Champion for Voting Rights! (Show Me History!)

by Mark Shulman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	215563 KB
Print length	:	96 pages

FREE