Can do Quote by Fannie Lou Hamer

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…

— Fannie Lou Hamer

The real problem in Mississippi is almost a complete moral breakdown. In order to move Mississippi from the bottom to the top, all we…

— James Meredith

This United States Government should go down to Mississippi and protect my people. That is what should happen.

— Paul Robeson

I will stand up for Mississippi like no one has done before. My voice will resonate most strongly in our struggling communities.

— Mike Espy

That's why I want to change Mississippi. You don't run away from problems - you just face them.

— Fannie Lou Hamer

We have to create a coalition of black voters and white voters all over Mississippi who believe in vision of a more modern Mississippi.

— Mike Espy

I will promote a positive agenda focused on issues important to Mississippians.

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

I am committed to doing everything I can to represent the priorities of all Mississippians, and will continue to work to advance the needs…

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

I think there will be great leaders emerging from the State of Mississippi. The people that have the experience to know and the people…

— Fannie Lou Hamer

If you're going to get elected to anything in Mississippi, you have to pay attention to and court the black vote.

— Mike Espy

As I grew older I began to realize that Mississippi really wasn't that bad. The basis for progress has always been there. And the…

— Mike Espy

The people of Mississippi can't just go home, shut down their small business, shut down their restaurants, shut down their gyms... and just think…

— Tate Reeves