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Rep. John Lewis makes Final Trip To U.S. Capitol | Morning Joe | MSNBC
The Morning Joe panel remembers the life and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis. Aired on 7/28/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: MSNBC delivers breaking […]
Continue reading‘Never, Ever Give Up Or Give In’: Remembering John Lewis As His Words Echo In The Capitol | MSNBC
Rep. John Lewis leaves this world at a time when millions are living out his advice to cause “Good Trouble” by protesting and resisting injustice. […]
Continue readingRep. John Lewis honored by fellow civil rights activists in Selma service
Fellow civil rights activists and community leaders shared stories about Rep. John Lewis in an emotional memorial service at historic Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in […]
Continue readingRep. John Lewis’ Honor Guard Appears To Faint During U.S. Capitol Ceremony | MSNBC
A member of Rep. John Lewis' honor guard appeared to faint while waiting to bring in the congressman's casket into the U.S. Capitol. The civil […]
Continue readingRev. Al Sharpton: ‘John Lewis Comes To The Capitol A Victor’ | MSNBC
As John Lewis’ casket approaches the U.S. Capitol, Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on Lewis’ legacy in the civil rights movement. Aired on 07/27/2020. » 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 readingRep. John Lewis Arrives In Washington, D.C., Ahead Of Capitol Ceremony | Craig Melvin | MSNBC
Congressman John Lewis, a figurehead in the civil rights movement and a 17-term member of Congress for the 5th congressional district of Georgia, made his […]
Continue readingSen. Booker Reflects On Rep. John Lewis Being ‘So Accessible, So Human’ | Craig Melvin | MSNBC
Senator Cory Booker recalls the lessons learned from his friendship with Rep. John Lewis and the shaping of his legacy in the civil rights movement. […]
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