Fannie Lou Hamer is a trailblazing activist who not only fought for civil rights but also championed economic independence. She founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative, which provided food and economic opportunities to Black Mississippians. Her legacy continues to inspire us today. #FannieLouHamer #EconomicIndependence #BlackCooperatives #FoodHistory #TheFredOpieShow

Fannie Lou Hamer's Freedom Farm Cooperative

Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a teacher, historian, and author.  Opie played lacrosse at Syracuse University and earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National team. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.

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Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a teacher, historian, and author. Opie played lacrosse at Syracuse University and earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National team. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.

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Fannie Lou Hamer's Freedom Farm Cooperative

Fannie Lou Hamer's Freedom Farm Cooperative