“The late Asa Randloph, who was the dean of Black leadership, said over and over again when we were planning the March on Washington, ‘Maybe our foremothers and our forefathers all came to this great land on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.’ That is true today more than ever before.”
—John Lewis (1940–2020), Congressman (D‑GA 5th District), Civil Rights Activist, speech 2018
“Images of his beating at Selma shocked the nation and led to swift passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He was later called the conscience of the Congress.”
—New York Times, 17 July 2020
“Rest in Power Rep. John Lewis. We didn’t kick Trump out in time for him to witness it, but we have birthed a new civil rights movement, one that’s built on his life’s work. Getting into all kinds of good trouble. Thank you for your dedicating your life to civil rights, voting rights, and putting your body on the line. There are hundreds, if not thousands carrying the torch you helped keep lit. ✊🏽🔥💫”
—Francesca Fiorentini, Correspondent, Comedian, about an hour ago
59 years ago today I was released from Parchman Farm Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a so-called “white” restroom during the Freedom Rides of 1961. pic.twitter.com/OUfgeaNDOm
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) July 7, 2020
Thank you for making me proud to be an American and for your example of indefatigable courage.
~ Godspeed.
Note to self: Speak Up! Speak Out!
—laura hohlwein
Flommist Laura Hohlwein is a contemporary abstract surrealist. Copyright © 2020 Laura Hohlwein.
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