What can Fannie Lou Hamer’s life teach us about organizing, caring for our neighbors, and building power where we live? This fall, BLK South is reading For Freedom’s Sake: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by historian Chana Kai Lee. Lee tells the story of Hamer’s fight for voting rights and economic freedom, including the work she built in her own Mississippi community. We’re gathering readers from across the South, especially people who live in, work in, or serve historic Black neighborhoods. Whether you’re a longtime resident, organizer, pastor, neighbor, or someone learning how to show up with care, we’d love to read with you. 📖 Five virtual conversations 🗓 Thursdays, Oct 15–Nov 12 🕖 7:00–8:30 p.m. EST 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾 Reunion: December 3, 2026 📍 Google Meet We’ll read the book in five sections, about 20–44 pages per week. A Zoom link will be shared before we begin. Join us through the link in our bio. Come ready to learn from Hamer’s life and from one another. #BLKSouth #FannieLouHamer #ForFreedomsSake #BlackHistory #HistoricBlackNeighborhoods #SouthernCommunities #BookClub