Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is a documentary by PBS World that narrates the compelling story of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer through her own words, speeches, and songs. Raised as a sharecropper in Mississippi, Hamer emerged as a courageous leader in the struggle for voting rights and racial equality. The film emphasizes her contributions to organizing Black voters, co-founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and presenting her renowned speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, where she urged America to fulfill its commitment to freedom and justice for everyone. Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer by reading Keisha N. Blain’s book Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America.