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2023.
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"Once freed from slavery on an Alabama plantation, Maria Fearing went to Africa to show children Jesus' compassion and protect them from being sold into slavery. She even helped translate the Bible so that the children could read it in their own language. Her patience and grit in overcoming incredible obstacles to heed God's call make her a great role modeel for young children"--
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2024.
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Living in Mississippi, "Mother Hamer" left school at twelve because she had to work to help support her family, and was subjected to the racist "Jim Crow" laws. She and her friends marched for the right to vote and became known as "the Freedom Fighters." Fannie was imprisoned and beaten but eventually was able to speak to the Houses of Congress in Washington, D.C. Having won the vote, Mother Hamer helped bring people out of poverty and stood up for...
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