One day I know the struggle will change. There's got to be a change-not only for Mississippi, not only for the people in the United States, but people all over the world.
Fannie Lou HamerIn fact, one day I was going to Jackson and I saw a huge sign that U.S. Senator John Stennis was speaking that night for the White Citizens Council in Yazoo City and they also have a State Charter that they may set up for "private schools." It is no secret.
Fannie Lou HamerYou can pray until you faint, but unless you get up and try to do something, God is not going to put it in your lap.
Fannie Lou HamerThis white man who is saying "it takes time." For three hundred and more years they have had "time," and now it is time for them to listen.
Fannie Lou Hamer