Fannie Lou Hamer

Aunjanue Ellis Brings Story of Civil Rights Pioneer Fannie Lou Hamer to Screen

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Anita Bennett

The actress stars in and produces the short film ‘Fannie’ about the fight for voting rights.

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands will air on PBS for Black History Month. (Credit: PBS)

Black History Month Specials on Marian Anderson, Fannie Lou Hamer Coming to PBS

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022Anita Bennett

The network will also air encore presentations on Muhammad Ali, Miles Davis, and Chuck Berry.

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