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

The documentary examines the life of civil rights legend Fannie Lou Hamer, offering first-hand accounts by those who knew her and worked side by side with her in the struggle for voting rights.

17. “Independence is a heady draft, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine ...

Her 1993 book, “Trailblazers and Torchbearers ... Some names have become well known, like Fannie Lou Hamer, but others ...

The woman — who shared her story on Reddit — says her husband decided to sell his own car "a couple of years ago" and has since been dependent on hers Getty A woman says that she thinks her ...

The woman — who detailed her story on a community site – says her husband told her he “doesn’t see us working going forward" but wants to remain partners Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE ...

Independent MP Monique Ryan, and her husband Peter Jordan who was filmed removing a sign belonging to Liberal Kooyong candidate Amelia Hamer in Camberwell (Image: AAP/Private Media) On the subject ...

A mom of three is accused of fatally shooting her husband and leaving his body on a plastic sheet outside their Philadelphia home — just days after complaining online about other women ...