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Testimony Before the Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention

Activist Fannie Lou Hamer issuing testimony to the Credentials Committee at the 1964 Democratic Convention
In this transcript, Fanny Lou Hamer describes the way in which she was forced to leave the plantation where she worked as as sharecropper for 18 years, was arrested and was beaten--all on account of trying to register to vote.
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Fannie Lou Hamer
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Civil Rights Movement Race & Ethnicity Class Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Economics
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
July 3, 2014
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A map of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi with overlaid images of key state symbols and of people in community

Learning for Justice in the South

When it comes to investing in racial justice in education, we believe that the South is the best place to start. If you’re an educator, parent or caregiver, or community member living and working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana or Mississippi, we’ll mail you a free introductory package of our resources when you join our community and subscribe to our magazine.

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