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John Lewis (1940–2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician who served as a U. S.
Known for: Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America
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Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America
In this reflective and inspiring work, civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman John Lewis shares lessons from his lifelong commitment to justice and equality. Drawing on his experiences in the Civil Rights Movement, Lewis explores the moral and spiritual foundations of social change, emphasizing courage, faith, and perseverance as essential forces for building a more just America.
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Faith
Faith is where all transformation begins. In the darkest hours of the Civil Rights Movement, when jails filled and blood stained the pavements, faith was our anchor. I am often asked how we endured beatings, threats, and humiliation. The answer is simple: we believed that the struggle for justice wa...
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Patience
Many people want justice now, and rightly so. But the kind of enduring justice this world needs cannot be hurried by anger alone. Patience is not resignation; it is strength mastered. During the long years before Civil Rights laws were passed, there were days when progress seemed frozen. Yet we disc...
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About John Lewis
John Lewis (1940–2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death. A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one...
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John Lewis (1940–2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death. A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one...
John Lewis (1940–2020) was an American civil rights leader and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death. A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one of the 'Big Six' leaders who organized the 1963 March on Washington.
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