Fannie Lou Hamer

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In this paper we are given some insight into the lives of African-Americans in the South during their fight for civil rights and equality. There were many women who joined the struggle and this paper looks at the contribution of one of these women.

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"The deplorable injustices experienced by blacks in America prior to and during the civil rights movement era were intolerable. Racial equality reform was sorely needed. Many civil rights advocates surfaced to better the conditions for blacks, but were met with a tide of persecution. One of these activists was Fannie Lou Hamer. The compelling story of Fannie Lou Hamer is a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. The book, "For Freedoms Sake, The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer" by Chana Kai Lee offers an insightful chronicle into the life of this brave fighter for equality."

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