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Mississippi: The Giants Behind the Scenes

Mississippi: The Giants Behind the Scenes

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This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi. In this third of four episodes, we explore the remarkable stories of Euvester Simpson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Owen Brooks, and Annie Devine.

Trip-Planning Resources:

  • The Mississippi Freedom Trail
  • The City of Winona
  • Visit Greenwood
  • Canton Tourism
  • The U.S. Civil Rights Trail

This episode features the voices and perspectives of:

  • Euvester Simpson
  • Fannie Lou Hamer
  • Owen Brooks and the Delta Ministry
  • Annie Devine
  • Pam Brooks
  • Barbara Devine Reed
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