Tag Archives: Rep John Lewis

Friday Open Thread

Posted on March 9, 2018 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone. Tybre Faw traveled 7 hours to see his hero, Rep. John Lewis, who was in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The boy became emotional when they met, and Lewis invited him to march with … Continue reading →

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Will America inaugurate an illegitimate president? Rep John Lewis says doesn’t see Trump as a “legitimate president”

Posted on January 13, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Rep John Lewis is a Civil Rights icon, a man of stature and he is saying he doesn’t see Donald Trump as a legitimate president. What was revealed in that briefing? Some Dems are shook, outraged, confidence gone. In an … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Era to Michael Brown | 50 Years of Hate | Rep John Lewis Says POTUS Should Declare Martial Law in Ferguson!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF MICHAEL BROWN  HIS PARENTS & THE CITIZENS OF FERGUSON!  God Bless Michael Brown Sr. & Lesley McSpadden. Don’t be fooled by the folks screaming the loudest about No federal troops! No Martial law! Let the … Continue reading →

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Videos | 5oth Anniversay March on Washington | The 2013 Speeches

Posted on August 24, 2013 by rikyrah

Updated-8-27-13 We’ll post as availalbe.

Posted in Black History, Celebrations, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Dreams, Empowerment, Freedom, Honor, Inspiration, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, President Obama, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

President Obama & First Lady Honor the 2010 Recipients of the Medal of Freedom

Posted on February 15, 2011 by rikyrah

The Medal of Freedom is presented to people who have made important contributions to U.S. national security, world peace, culture or other significant public or private endeavors. The President and First lady honor the following 15 recipients of the Medal of … Continue reading →

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