Fannie Lou Hamer's Presidential Medal of Freedom finds home in Mississippi museum

The award, granted to the late civil and women's rights activist in January 2025, has a new home at the Mississippi Civil ...
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s Presidential Medal of Freedom displayed at Two Mississippi Museums

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Two Mississippi Museums are now displaying the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to civil ...
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On the Ground at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opening in Jackson

It is debatable whether the unexpected snow hitting the South, including Jackson, Miss., affected attendance at the grand opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi ...
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Must-see historic landmarks in Mississippi: A guide to the state's rich history

Mississippi is a state steeped in history, with a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi has played a pivotal role in shaping the ...

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Medal of Freedom finds home in Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Presidential Medal of Freedom is now on display at the Civil Rights Museum. Her niece and a cousin unveiled it Tuesday in the “I Question America” ...