On December 29, 2019, Lewis announced that he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He remained in the Washington D.C. area for his treatment. Lewis stated: “I have been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life.
Regarding this, did John Lewis have a wife?
Lillian Miles
Also question is, what did John Lewis fight for?
John Lewis as a Civil Rights Activist. Following his arrest in 1960, Lewis continued his civil rights demonstrations, participating in sit-ins and protests that often left him bruised and bloodied, yet undeterred. That year, the Supreme Court struck down segregation of interstate bus facilities in Boynton v.
What was John Lewis saying?
“I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.” “You are a light. You are the light.
What were John Lewis last words?
“Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring.”