Kamala Harris to Accept Nomination on 60th Anniversary of Landmark Civil Rights Speech

Vice President Harris' nomination coincides with the historic 1964 Democratic Convention where Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony challenged racial injustice.

Fannie Lou Hamer's 1964 speech at the Democratic Convention highlighted severe racial discrimination in Mississippi.
Her testimony was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, leading to significant changes in the Democratic Party's policies.
Hamer's courage and activism continue to inspire, as the struggle for voting rights and racial equality persists.
Vice President Harris' nomination marks another milestone in the ongoing fight for representation and justice.
The legacy of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party remains influential in American politics.