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In 1964, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party sent delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to challenge the dominance of the all-white Mississippi Democratic Party. When Fannie Lou Hamer spoke before the DNC Credentials Committee on August 22nd, her testimony was so powerful that President Johnson called an impromptu press conference to get her off the air. But his plan backfired and her story would be broadcast that night on televisions across America. | American Experience |

Experience a groundbreaking portrait of Civil Rights leader, Fannie Lou Hamer, who exemplified a life mission & quest for equality. Don't miss Fannie Lou Hamer's America: An America ReFramed Special this Tuesday night at 8. Learn more >>> bit.ly/ARF_FannieLouHamerA Black Public Media America ReFramed #FannieLouHamersAmerica | Iowa PBS

As a child, Fannie Lou Hamer worked in the cotton fields of Mississippi. As a woman, she championed human rights for all and fought for voter enfranchisement and representation. Premieres Tue, Feb 22 at 9/8c. (From WORLD Channel and Black Public Media) | PBS