(Chautauqua) Fannie Lou Hamer Portrayal and Q&A: Raising Their Voices

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

This July, our Chautauqua living history series goes virtual as Maryland Humanities raises the voices of four notable women who took action to secure their right to vote.

Join us as Arthuretta Martin brings Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977) to life. Considered one of the most powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movement in the South, Hamer was outraged by efforts to deny Black votes, became a SNCC organizer, and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Party to increase Black participation in the Democratic Party.

1:00 PM: Performance
2:00 PM: Q&A with Arthuretta Martin and Maryland Humanities Staff

The performance is free and will be available starting July 27. Please register in advance at the tickets link: you'll be entered to win fun prizes!

Learn more and register at MDChautauqua.org 

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In July, we will feature a performance and a live Q&A which will give attendees the chance to engage with the performers and ask questions about each of these remarkable women.

*MARGARET BRENT performed by Mary Ann Jung

July 6–12, 2020: Video of performance posted online

July 8, 2020: Live viewing and Q&A - register

 

*ALICE PAUL performed by Joanna Guy & Elizabeth Cannon

July 13–19, 2020: Video of performance posted online

July 15, 2020: Live viewing and Q&A - register

 

*MARY CHURCH TERRELL performed by Sherrie Tolliver

July 20–26, 2020: Video of performance posted online

July 22, 2020: Live viewing and Q&A - register

 

*FANNIE LOU HAMER performed by Arthuretta Holmes Martin

July 27–August 1, 2020: Video of performance posted online

July 29, 2020: Live viewing and Q&A - register

 A video of each performance will be posted for 1 week and can be viewed on our website and our Maryland Humanities Facebook page and Youtube channel. Join us on Wednesdays at 1pm for a viewing of the performance followed by a live Q&A with the performers starting at 2pm. Sign up here to participate in the Q&A and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win fun prizes.