Fa

Fa, a Mississippi activist and civil rights pioneer, joins the conversation to delve into Fannie Lou Hamer's impactful speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. They discuss Hamer's fight for recognition of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and her powerful call for voting rights and justice. The dialogue also explores the media dynamics of the era and how Hamer's bold stand challenged the traditional Democratic establishment. Reflecting on her legacy, they question if such dramatic moments can still occur in today's political conventions.