she is the 1st black African American WOMEN to try to vote and then goes to jail for it. Harsh, i know
Well, yes true. She WAS the ONLY African American to try to vote but went to jail for it she thought it was unfair to have only whites to vote so she went ahead a TRIED to vote. I love fannie Lou Hamer and i know so much about her and if you would like to know anything for an report or something just email me to asiastrength39@Yahoo.com.
Many reasons, here's one. During a time in America when black people were beingtreated very badly, she made a televised speech questioning America about things many others also wanted to know, but were scared to ask. She was fearless, she asked the hard questions, and there changes made regarding voter's rights because of her.
Fannie had adopted kids
with a gun
she sucedded in her freedom of speech and to vote
Fannie Lou Hamer spoke for the project in 1964, it was led by Robert Parris Moses. (Sweet Jesus I had to change that answer someone put that Fannie Lou Hamer led the project x_x)
She would fart everyday for slavery even if it wasn't her choice. She would still fart! Huge farts. She actually fought for African-Americans to have the right to vote. She still farts in her grave. The dead people around her grave have to smell the gas. Pee You. I hate you Fannie Lou Hamer
who is fannie Lou hamer's mom and dad
her work for chidren
Fannie lou hammer
Hammer It's actually Fannie Lou Hamer. It was Aaron Henry
Fannie Lou Hamer was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993.
Yes, Fannie Lou Hamer had two daughters with her husband, Perry "Pap" Hamer. She also raised two boys whom she considered her own.
The Mississippi was Freedom Democratic party was for Fannie Lou Hammer
Fannie Lou Hamer said the famous quote "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired" during a meeting at a voter registration workshop in 1964. She was a civil rights activist who used these powerful words to express her frustration and determination to fight for equality and justice.
Fannie Lou Hamer was born on October 6, 1917.
Fannie Lou Hamer was born on October 6, 1917.
Fannie had adopted kids
Fannie Lou Hamer died on March 14, 1977 at the age of 59.