BBL Platform Episode 13: From Fieldhand to Freedom Fighter, The Journey of Civil Rights Leader Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer's legacy is a beacon of unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Her messages always advocated for action. Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer's life story is a testament to the enduring power of determination and the transformative potential of one individual's unwavering dedication to change. She is truly a Black Boss lady.

 

Sources:

Blain, Keisha. “'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.” Time.com, 2019. 09/01/2023.

Michals, Debra. “Fannie Lou Hamer.” National Women’s History Museum, 2017. 09/01/2023.

Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party records, 1962-1971; Historical Society Library Microforms Room, Micro 788, Reel 1, Segment 2, Part 1;

https://snccdigital.org/people/fannie-lou-hamer/