Hamer, Fannie Lou | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and …
When Fannie Lou Hamer testified before the credentials committee of the 1964 Democratic National Convention, she told the world about the torture and abuse she experienced in her attempt to register to vote.
Fannie Lou Hamer Embodied Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Vision of ...
Mar 2, 2022 · Dr. Blain’s address illustrates how Hamer embodied Dr. King’s vision of courageous Black leadership. ~~~ In 1957, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech on the power of voting. King argued that access to the ballot would allow Black Americans to remake society without having to wait for federal support.
Fannie Lou Hamer – Profile of a Civil Rights Activist
Dec 23, 2024 · Fannie Lou Hamer played a crucial role in carrying forward the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Her commitment to nonviolent resistance and her unwavering belief in the power of collective action were deeply influenced by King’s philosophy.
50 Years Ago Today, Fannie Lou Hamer Spoke Out for Freedom
Aug 22, 2014 · Martin Luther King, Jr., was recruited to speak to the committee on the political and moral importance of seating a representative delegation of the MFDP at the convention. But it was Fannie Lou Hamer’s speech that brought many on the committee to tears of disbelief that this could actually happen in America in 1964.
Fannie Lou Hamer rattled the Democratic convention with her ‘Is …
4 days ago · Fannie Lou Hamer, a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, testifies before the credentials committee of the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, N.J., on Aug. 22, 1964 ...
Icons of the Voting Rights Movement | National Archives
Mar 13, 2024 · SNAC - Fannie Lou Hamer. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist, Baptist pastor, and co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He led the fight for civil rights and voting rights for Black Americans and …
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) | The Martin Luther King ...
In his statement before the credentials committee, Martin Luther King, Jr., expressed support for the MFDP delegates, calling them “the true heirs of the tradition of Jefferson and Hamilton” (King, 22 August 1964).
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. & sustained a …
3 days ago · She was deeply involved with social justice causes before she met and married Martin Luther King Jr., and long after his death. ... Some names have become well known, like Fannie Lou Hamer ...
Social Justice Film and Discussion: Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
1 day ago · Join MSU Libraries and WKAR for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Fannie Lou Hamer’s America as part of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration.
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Jan 3, 2025 · The life and work of Fannie Lou Hamer could be recognized as the epitome of the final work with which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was engaged, that of the Poor People’s Campaign.