Fannie Lou Hamer
Born
October 6, 1917
Died
March 14, 1977 (59 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Mississippi, USA
Fannie Lou Hamer was an American voting and women's rights activist, community organizer, and a leader in the civil rights movement. She was the co-founder and vice-chair of the Freedom Democratic Party, which she represented at the 1964 Democratic National Convention
