1. Top Georgia Democrats Pick One Of Their Own to Run For John Lewis Congressional Seat What You Need To Know: Civil rights giant John Lewis died Friday night following a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. Mr. Lewis represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District that includes parts of Atlanta for 33 years. 2. Help Kanye… […]
1. Thanks Are Not Enough, Congressman Lewis — We Owe You So Much More What You Need To Know: Just about every quote has been posted — along with every photo and video of the late great Congressman John Lewis. 2. Revered Civil Rights Icon, Reverend C.T. Vivian Remembered What You Need To Know: Reverend […]
T Two Minute Warning, shows marchers facing a line of state troopers in Selma moments before police beat the protestors on March 7, 1965. The day became known as Bloody Sunday. Spider Martin/Courtesy Tracy Martin It was a critical moment in the struggle for civil rights: the March 7, 1965 “Bloody Sunday” march in Selma, […]
*U.S. Rep. John Lewis was arrested Tuesday in front of the Capitol during a protest advocating reform of the nation’s immigration laws. The Atlanta…