Georgia Confederate Monument to Be Replaced by Memorial Honoring John Lewis
"Where a monument once stood to intimidate and disenfranchise Black voters, soon will stand a statue of an American hero."
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Atlanta Mayor on Minority Voting Rights: ‘It Is Paid for With the Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Lives’
Lance-Bottoms is urging voters to use their right in the upcoming election.
Trump on If He Finds Late Rep. John Lewis ‘Impressive’: ‘I Can’t Say’
"He was a person that devoted a lot of energy and a lot of heart to civil rights, but there were many others also."
Obama Takes Shot at Trump, Republicans Over Voting Rights During Tribute to John Lewis
"Even as we sit here, there are those in power who are doing their darndest to discourage people from voting."
Barack Obama Compares the Federal Government’s Treatment of Protesters to George Wallace
Obama speaks at John Lewis' funeral.
Pelosi Delivers Emotional Tribute to Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
"When this flag flew there, it said goodbye. It waved goodbye to John."
John Lewis in Posthumous Op-Ed: ‘Now It Is Your Turn to Let Freedom Ring’
"I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe."
Kamala Harris Shreds Barr for Invoking John Lewis During Hearing
Democratic leaders fired back with scathing remarks about Barr's opening statement.
Civil Rights Pioneer, Congressman John Lewis Honored in Capitol Hill Ceremony
"John Lewis lived and worked with urgency because the task was urgent."
Civil Rights Pioneer, Congressman John Lewis to Lie in State at US Capitol
Lewis' death came at a time of reckoning across the U.S. over racial injustice.
Body of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Crosses Alabama Bridge for Final Time
"Can't you hear him? 'Find a way to get in the way -- good trouble, necessary trouble.'"
US Congressman John Lewis to Lie in State in Capitol Rotunda
The public viewing will be held outdoors on the East Front Steps of the Capitol.
Georgia Democrats Pick State Senator to Replace John Lewis on November US Ballot
Williams is the first Black woman to have been elected to head the Democratic Party of Georgia.
House Holds Moment of Silence to Honor John Lewis
"He inspired us as the conscience of the Congress."
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Gives First Interview After Death of George Floyd
John Lewis says the video brought him to tears.
Omar Says Violent Demonstrators Are ‘Not Interested in Protecting Black Lives’
"They might say they care about black lives, but they are not interested in protecting black lives."
Biden Condemns Violent Protests: ‘We Must Not Allow This Pain to Destroy Us’
"Protesting such brutality is right and necessary. It's an utterly American response."
Rep. John Lewis Tosses Support Behind Biden: ‘We Have a Choice, We Must Decide’
"Look around. We have a choice. We must decide."