Fannie Lou Hamer Risked Her Life for the Right to Vote

Fannie Lou Hamer, a voting rights activist, suffered unspeakable violence and intimidation at the hands of white supremacists and police. Her response: to elevate her cause by launching a long-shot campaign for the U.S. Senate. ​ ‪@SmithsonianAmHistory‬ ‪@smithsoniannpg‬ #19thAmendment #BlackHistoryMatters From the Show: She the People: Votes for Women https://bit.ly/31Mo3bR