Tag Archives: John Lewis
The Genealogy of a Civil Rights Legend
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on researching and sharing the family history of Civil Rights leader and current Congressman John Lewis on Finding Your Roots. Continue reading …
John Lewis and Cory Booker
Finding Your Roots looks into the ancestral pasts of two inspiring political leaders: Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis and Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Watch full episode. Episode credits.
Interviewing Congressman John Lewis
If you think it’s tricky to find the perfect time to schedule an interview with a celebrity (in between shooting a movie or a TV show, attending premiere parties, making the rounds on talk shows, and hosting fundraising galas for … Continue reading …
Fighting for Change in America
John Lewis recounts his first meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his early days in the monumental Civil Rights Movement, and how his political activism then has led to his current political career as a U.S. Congressman. Watch video.
John Lewis
Often called ”one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,” John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls “The Beloved Community” in America. His dedication to the … Continue reading …
