Former President Barack Obama eulogized Rep. John Lewis with a strong condemnation of those who endanger the voting rights for which Lewis risked his life. […]
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Obama To Politicians: Revitalize The Voting Rights Law John Lewis Was ‘Willing To Die For’ | MSNBC
While delivering the eulogy at the funeral for civil rights icon John Lewis, former President Barack Obama calls on politicians to revitalize the voting rights […]
Continue readingColleagues And Family Pay Respects To Civil Rights Leader, Rep. John Lewis | MTP Daily | MSNBC
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-(La.) discusses the legacy of Rep. John Lewis as family and friends pay respects at Capitol Hill. Aired on 7/27/2020. » Subscribe […]
Continue readingJohn Lewis Took The Words & Made Them Deeds, & Did It With His Body And Soul | Craig Melvin | MSNBC
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Jon Meachem, speaks with Craig Melvin about the moments that shaped Rep. John Lewis' life. Aired on 07/27/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: […]
Continue readingThe Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis In The Words Of A Fellow Andrew Young | MTP Daily | MSNBC
Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and civil rights leader Ambassador Andrew Young remembers John Lewis and his legacy. Aired on 7/20/2020. » […]
Continue reading‘Heroic Humility’: Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC
Andrea Mitchell is joined by Andrew Young, a civil rights leader and former ambassador to the United Nations, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents Washington, […]
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