Fannie Lou Hamer Historic Speech EXPOSING Racist Democrat Party(1964)
Fannie Lou Hamer began civil rights activism in 1962, continuing until her health declined nine years later. She was known for her use of spiritual hymnals and quotes and her resilience in leading the civil rights movement for black women in Mississippi. She was extorted, threatened, harassed, shot at, and assaulted by racists, including members of the police, while trying to register for and exercise her right to vote. She later helped and encouraged thousands of African-Americans in Mississippi to become registered voters and helped hundreds of disenfranchised people in her area through her work in programs like the Freedom Farm Cooperative. She unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 1964 and the Mississippi State Senate in 1971. In 1970, she led legal action against the government of Sunflower County, Mississippi for continued illegal segregation.
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We have come a long way because of a mighty determinate woman!! Mrs Hamer I’m so sorry you endured so much pain suffering because you wanted to vote and for your children other black people to be able to vote!! The Lord has seen/heard your efforts your strength your compassion❤ Rest in peace!!!❤❤
She brings tears to my eyes, God rest beautiful Fannie Lou Hamer,
Evil oppressors are still doing it
The same yt ppl ...the same police... the same america!! The Enemy then, The Enemy Now!! Their is no justice in their nature to give us!!
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We have come a long way... yet there is more work to do
Wow . If you know who you are you should not need to ask. First time seeing this. Thanks for sharing this video. If you’re born (turtle island) in these so called American states you are an American not black or Asian or white. Original aboriginal people were living here for centuries before other countries and people came. Stop playing …
🥲 courage isn't a question. Just as being American is not a question of color. It's a state of mind