Fannie Lou Hamer emerged as a fearless leader during the civil rights movement, particularly known for her tireless efforts in registering voters and advocating for African American rights. In the summer of 1962, Hamer attended a meeting organized by the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which motivated her to take action against the inequalities faced by her community. On August 31, 1962, she traveled to the Indianola county courthouse with 17 others to register to vote, facing fierce opposition from law enforcement that resulted in only Hamer and another individual being allowed to complete their applications. This act of bravery led to her dismissal from her job and forced her out of her home, yet it only intensified her commitment to civil rights activism.
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