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Statue honoring civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer unveiled in Ruleville

Slowly but surely, admirers and supporters of the late Fannie Lou Hamer say she is finally getting the recognition and honor she deserves.

Hamer’s memory was elevated – literally – on Friday, Oct. 5, when a statue of her likeness was unveiled during a ceremony in the small town of Ruleville in Sunflower County, Miss. […]

Statue fund honoring Fannie Lou Hamer gets another $10k donation

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By Monica Land JACKSON – With the recent donation of $10,000, a life-sized statue honoring the late civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer is moving closer to reality. An additional $25,000 is needed to complete […]