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Fannie Lou Hamer(1917-1977)

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Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer was born on 6 October 1917 in Montgomery County, Mississippi, USA. She was a writer, known for Fannie (2022), Black Journal (1968) and Festival (1967). She was previously married to Perry "Pap" Hamer. She died on 14 March 1977 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, USA.
BornOctober 6, 1917
DiedMarch 14, 1977(59)
BornOctober 6, 1917
DiedMarch 14, 1977(59)
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Known for:

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in Fannie (2022)
Fannie
7.5
Short
  • Writer
  • 2022
Black Journal (1968)
Black Journal
7.2
TV Series
  • Self
Festival (1967)
Festival
7.5
  • Self
  • 1967
Of Black America (1968)
Of Black America
TV Mini Series
  • Self

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Writer

  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in Fannie (2022)
    Fannie
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2022

Soundtrack

  • Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom (2022)
    Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
    • performer: "Run Mourner Run"
    • 2022

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
  • Born
    • October 6, 1917
    • Montgomery County, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • March 14, 1977
    • Mound Bayou, Mississippi, USA(breast cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Perry "Pap" HamerJuly 11, 1944 - March 15, 1977 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Dorothy Jean Hamer
  • Parents
      Ella Lou Townsend
  • Relatives
    • Laura Ratliff(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

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    Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993.

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