... which recognized her decade and a half of human rights activism with their George W. Collins Memorial Award for Community Service. That year's gala featured performances by comedian Dick Gregory and singer Ella Fitzgerald.
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Learn about the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer!
Learn about the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer!
Fannie Lou Hamer was an influential African American activist in the 1960s and 1970s. She fought for African Americans' civil rights, including the right to vote. Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil Rights Activist explores her life and legacy.
Provides a brief overview of the life and accomplishments of African-American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others 6-Pack
A brief biography of one of the first black organizers of voter registration in Mississippi.
A biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.
Learn about the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer!
These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers.
Fannie Lou Hamer: A Voice for Freedom