Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer was a prominent civil rights activist and leader in the fight for voting rights and social justice in the United States, particularly during the 1960s. Born in Mississippi in 1917, she faced severe discrimination and poverty. Hamer became a key figure in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and helped organize voter registration drives, challenging systemic racism. Her powerful speeches and advocacy highlighted the struggles of Black Americans. Hamer is best known for her influential testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, which brought national attention to the civil rights movement and the injustices faced by African Americans.