Mississippi: The Giants Behind the Scenes

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 The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.