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Fannie Lou Hamer

Born: 1917-10-06 in Mississippi, USA

Died: 1977-03-14

Biography:

Fannie Lou Hamer was an American voting and women's rights activist, community organizer, and a leader in the civil rights movement. She was the co-founder and vice-chair of the Freedom Democratic Party, which she represented at the 1964 Democratic National Convention

Also known as:

  • Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer