CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS VISITS CHICAGO WITH TAMMY DUCKWORTH

CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS VISITS CHICAGO WITH TAMMY DUCKWORTH by Kai EL’ Zabar Executive Editor Congressman John Lewis, born outside Troy,…
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Congressman John Lewis leads sit in on House floor to force gun safety vote

Legendary Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) never hesitated to put his reputation — and life — on the line for what he…
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Bridging The Gap: Black History Month Across Generations

Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but…
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John Lewis called ‘sellout’ and ‘Uncle Tom’ for endorsing Clinton over Bernie Sanders (video)

WASHINGTON — Venerated Congressman John Lewis is taking some incoming fire after he publicly announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton…
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Congressman Lewis Encourages AIDS Testing on World AIDS Day

Today, legendary Georgia Congressman John Lewis Lewis (D-Atlanta), who has advocated and fought on behalf of human rights for the past…
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Iconic Congressman John Lewis to be honored at National Civil and Human Rights Museum

ATLANTA — Legendary Congressman and former Martin Luther King Jr. confidante John Lewis (D-Ga.) cemented his iconic status 50 years…
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Civil Rights Warrior Amelia Boynton Robinson, Portrayed In “Selma,” Dies At 104

America has lost a warrior of the Civil Rights Movement. Amelia Boynton Robinson died today in Alabama of a massive…
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Local Atlanta and national dignitaries celebrate Julian Bond’s legendary life

ATLANTA — Local and national dignitaries began pouring in accolades to celebrate the life of legendary Civil Rights leader Julian…
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50 Years Later: The Voting Rights Act Is In Greater Danger Than Ever

Voting rights advocates are urging lawmakers to restore voting protections reduced in a 2013 Supreme Court decision.
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