ice in both 1964 and 1965 but failed. “she represented the state as a member of the official delegation of Mississippians in the 1968 National Democratic Convention in Chicago, where she strongly supported anti-Vietnam War actions.” Hamer also organized the Child Development Group of Mississippi, directed the Freedom Farm Cooperative in Sunflower County, and played a important part in the Poor People’s Campaign. Fannie was always saying yes to everyone and in the long run this caught up with her. Her Husband Pap Hamer said “I tried to warn my wife, I told her, ‘You can’’ do everything.’ But they still called on her…They wore her down.” By the 1970’s Hamer was now battling with disease such as depression, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. This caused her to be exhausted and by 1972 she was immobilized and four year after that breast cancer had begun. “By January 1977, Hamer was in a deep depression, a paralyzing gloom that occasionally left her listless.” In March of 1977, Hamer would entire that hospital for the last time. She was not wanting to leave her family, but she was ready to go. On March 14,1977 she died in her hospital room from heart failure.Fannie Lou Hamer’s work had inspired many and encouraged the fight for freedom and equality. “Like the civil rights movement itself, Fannie Lou Hamer’s Life was filled with both victories and defeats. Also like the movement itself, she kept on fighting regardless of the difficulties.” The amazing energy and conviction she had carried her from the cotton fields to the convection in Atlantic City. Never giving up despite what the outcome may be. “Hamer was willing to sacrifice, and even die , for the movement if, in the end, the world would be a better place for what she had done.” The work Fannie Lou Hamer did cause many African Americans to regis...
