Tag Archives: Congressman John Lewis

Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Dead at the Age of 80

Posted on July 18, 2020 by rikyrah

So sad about this. Congressman John Lewis is dead at the age of 80.😢😢 Thank you, Congressman. For all your work. For all you did for this country. You were a true American Hero.🙏🙏   The words of John Lewis … Continue reading →

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Prayers For American Icon Congressman John Lewis😢😢😢😢

Posted on December 29, 2019 by rikyrah

I am devastated😢😢😢😢 Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread: Two Georgia Democrats plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union

Posted on February 1, 2019 by rikyrah

Two Georgia Democrats are planning to skip President Trump’s State of the Union address next week. The offices of Reps. John Lewis and Hank Johnson confirmed to The Hill Thursday that they would not be in attendance on Feb. 5. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Freedom Riders:The Fresh Troops

Posted on January 29, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) is an American politician and civil rights leader. He is the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, serving since 1987, and is the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. The district includes … Continue reading →

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The Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History

Posted on February 22, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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Video | President Obama Speaks At the 2011 CBC Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards

Posted on September 24, 2011 by rikyrah

Updated-9-25-11 Ok folks, here’s the entire PBO address to the CBC NUFF SAID!

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