John Lewis then embarked on an incredible life of “good trouble”: as a Freedom Rider, as a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), as an organizer of the March on Washington, and as a leader of the famed march in Selma, Alabama, that became known as “Bloody Sunday.” By the time he was …
Accordingly, was John Lewis a Freedom Rider?
Now the most famous of first Freedom Riders, Lewis is considered one of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights movement. He represented Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 2020.
Then, what was John Lewis famous quote?
Never let anyone — any person or any force — dampen, dim or diminish your light … Release the need to hate, to harbor division, and the enticement of revenge. Release all bitterness. Hold only love, only peace in your heart, knowing that the battle of good to overcome evil is already won.”
What was John Lewis main goal?
From an early age, John Lewis was committed to the goal of education for himself, and justice for his people. Inspired by the example of Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What was John Lewis saying?
“I say to people today, ‘You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.” “To make it hard, to make it difficult almost impossible for people to cast a vote is not in keeping with the democratic process.”