John Lewis passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, July 18. The son of sharecroppers famously survived police brutality during the milestone 1965 march in Selma, Alabama.
He went on to become a major voice of the civil rights movement, always stressing the importance of nonviolence. Unfortunately, the longtime U.S.
congressman lost his six-month battle with cancer. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House of Representatives, confirmed his passing with a statement.
Her words were followed by sentiments from prominent figures like Andrew Cuomo and Barack Obama , as well as major celebrities like Viola Davis.“Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the.
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