Civil rights leader John Lewis’ life was celebrated today in Atlanta at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were among a number of people who paid tribute to the late congressman. Speaker Of The House Nancy Pelosi fought back tears has she spoke about her friend… Read more »
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[Live Stream] Late Congressman John Lewis Lies In State At U.S. Capital
John Lewis’ body will lie in state at the U.S. Capital Rotunda in Washington, D.C. on Monday. The honor for the man known as the “Conscience of Congress”, the civil rights icon is the first Black Lawmaker to receive one of the highest American honors. With the capital closed to the public due to the… Read more »
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
An icon of the Civil Rights Movement lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last night. Tributes to Congressman John Lewis have been pouring in. He has often been dubbed “one of the most courageous people the movement has ever produced. He dedicated his life to protecting human rights for all. He was 80 years old…. Read more »
Ailing Civil Rights Icon John Lewis To Attend Bloody Sunday Commemoration
In the midst of treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer, civil rights icon, U.S. Rep. John Lewis will be on hand for the 55th anniversary march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. WATCH LIVE The march commemorates the day, Sunday,” March 7, 1965, when Lewis and 600 other civil rights marchers crossed the bridge as part of a voting… Read more »