Usher will headline a benefit in honor of Rep. John Lewis. The event named the “Beloved Benefit,” was supposed to take place back in February, but was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The concert is scheduled for July 7 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. NBC Sports host and correspondent Maria Taylor will host the… Read more »
Former NFL player Herschel Walker is running for the Georgia Senate seat currently held by Raphael Warnock. Audio of an interview Herschel Walker did has been made public. About voting rights Herschel says, Senator John Lewis was one of the greatest senators that’s ever been and for African Americans that was incredible. To throw his name… Read more »
After six days of memorial services in 5 different cities, Rep. John Lewis was finally laid to rest in his home state of Georgia. Former president Barack Obama delivered the eulogy. He also used the moment as an opportunity to get people to do the very thing John Lewis fought tirelessly for-to vote. Barack Obama… Read more »
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 »
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 »
