In 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer stood before the Democratic National Convention (DNC). She delivered one of the most searing indictments of American democracy.

Fannie Lou Hamer's fight for voting rights in 1964 remains relevant today as states continue to enact voter suppression tactics. While Black political representation has increased, many elected ...

Fannie Lou Hamer was a force to be reckoned with. Enduring intractable racism, police beatings, and even forced sterilization ...

Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights activist who used singing to promote community and fight for voting rights. Hamer's life and legacy are celebrated in the new Kentucky Opera production ...

Issues of race have always been part of Carver Gayton's life. In his new book, he explains how he has navigated tough ...

Protest movements played a decisive role in shaping the history of our rebellion-born nation. In the 20th century alone, mass ...

All seven school board seats were up for election in 2023. Because terms are staggered, three seats, all for four-year terms, ...

Women like Madam C.J. Walker who used her influence and wealth to build a workforce of Black women to sell her famous hair care products during the early 1900s ... Lou Hamer in Sunflower County ...