Sorry congregation, I was off of my blogging game recently, so I have some catching up to do. In this episode, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer recalls how her efforts to register other black people to vote took a dramatic turn in Winona, Mississippi on June 9, 1963. The story that she tells is heartbreaking, and reminds us of how the ability for black people to be able to cast a ballot was fought for and earned, and why it should not be taken for granted. Mrs. Hamer was a true political pioneer in this country, and her contributions towards making America a better, fairer place cannot go unrecognized. And even though the events that she describes happened over forty years ago, their relevance is still important...especially in this election year. So in honor of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, and everyone else who is actively engaged in expanding the electorate by working to register and empower more Americans to exercise their right to vote...I hope that this episode offers a little bit of inspiration. Thank you all for your hard work and sacrifice. Peace.
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