Vice president Joe Biden joined civil rights leaders and lawmakers on a demonstration over the weekend commemorating the “Blood Sunday” voting rights march that turned violent in Selma, Ala. almost 50 years ago. Biden and several southern congressmen along with Georgia Rep. John Lewis, who was present for the original march, returned to Selma for [...]
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Offers ‘Life Lessons’ for Today’s Activists
July 8, 2012 | Posted by
More than 40 years after a state trooper slammed John Lewis‘ head with a club as he protested in Selma, Ala., the U.S. representative offers advice for today’s activists. Lewis, D-Ga., a former Freedom Rider and the sole survivor of the major organizers of the March on Washington, is traveling across the country to promote [...]
