Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 163 honors Fannie Lou Hamer on her 108th birth anniversary for her civil rights efforts.
Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 163 honors Fannie Lou Hamer on the 108th anniversary of her birth. The resolution recognizes her efforts to ensure civil rights for minorities, women, and low-income families. Hamer faced violence, arrests, and beatings for her work in voter registration and civil rights demonstrations. She co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and testified at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Despite the hardships, Hamer remained dedicated to civil rights and helped establish organizations to support minorities and women.
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