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Trump Downplays the Legacy of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis, Complains That He Skipped His Inauguration

Derek MajorAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

by Derek MajorAugust 4, 2020August 4, 20201983

President Donald Trump downplayed the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis in a recent interview, complaining that Lewis didn't attend his inauguration....

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Rep. Jim Clyburn Introduces Legislation to Rename Voting Rights Bill After John Lewis

Derek MajorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 20201112

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn has introduced legislation Monday pushing to rename the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 after Rep. John Lewis....

Leadership Men

Black Enterprise CEO: My Tribute To Uncle John

Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

by Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.July 27, 2020July 27, 202011294

In addition to being a powerful change agent, the late Rep. John Lewis was a fun-loving man who helped shaped Black Enterprise magazine....

Politics

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Names Social Justice Fellowship After Rep. John Lewis

Selena HillJuly 25, 2020July 24, 2020

by Selena HillJuly 25, 2020July 24, 20201449

The CBCF announced that the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice fellowship program will bear the name of the late Rep. John Lewis....

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Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon Who Transformed A Nation, Passes Away At 80

Derek T. DingleJuly 18, 2020July 20, 2020

by Derek T. DingleJuly 18, 2020July 20, 202064437

Civil rights legend John Lewis continued to fight pancreatic cancer while seeking to change America up until his death at the age of 80...

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Congressman John Lewis Endorses Hillary Clinton

Cristie LeondisOctober 9, 2015September 28, 2017

by Cristie LeondisOctober 9, 2015September 28, 2017491

Lewisâ€™ support is extremely important for Clinton's campaign. The congressman stated, â€œI know her heart. We need her leadership. Not just here in America, but...