Free screening: Fannie Lou Hamer's America followed by conversation

 

An evening of film, conversation and inspiration... Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is documentary told through the public speeches, personal interviews, and powerful songs of the fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist. Known for being “sick and tired of being sick and tired” and her impassioned pleas for equal rights, Fannie Lou Hamer helped change laws and was very influential in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Mississippi Humanities Council will present a fundraiser screening of Fannie Lou Hamer's America, an award-winning documentary celebrating one of Mississippi's fiercest voices for justice. The screening will be followed by an unforgettable panel discussion featuring those who knew her best. This event is more than a celebration of history - it is a call to action. Recent Federal funding cuts by DOGE have eliminated National Endowment for the Humanities grants jeopordizing vital public programming like this. The Mississippi Humanities Council is turning to the community to help sustain these enriching initiatives that preserve Mississippi's diverse stories and foster meaningful dialogue. Hear first hand memories of Fannie Lou Hamer and how the Mississippi Humanities Council helped bring her story to national and international film audiences. Free Saturday, June 21 at 7 PM

Where? The Strand Theatre 717 Clay Street Downtown Vicksburg