Faces from Mississippi Eyes
Some of the most compelling images from Mississippi Eyes are the portraits of the residents of Mississippi and Alabama who fought for the right to vote in elections there. Also interesting, and included at the end of this small sample, are the faces of those who opposed this effort.
Elderly Woman, Ruleville
MFDP boardwalk demonstrator, Atlantic City
Ella Baker
Fannie Lou Hamer
Victoria Gray
Hartman Turnbow
Reverend J.J. Russell
Mr. Patrick
Jamie Sims
Ben Chaney
Vernon Dahmer
Dave Dennis
Curtis Hayes
President of Citizens Council, Ruleville
Mayor of Belzoni