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| John R. Lewis February 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020 |
While young people take to the streets in protest, one of the iconic leaders of the Civil Rights Movement has passed away. John R. Lewis became an activist for Civil Rights as a young teenager with the same zeal as some of the young people today. He was beaten and clubbed for standing up for his rights but he paved the way for the generations to come. Young readers can learn more about his life and the Civil Rights Movement in his graphic novel trilogy, March. He has left us his legacy and shared his wisdom and encouragement in his words and actions. Please be sure to share his wisdom with our children and young people.
"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, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
— A tweet from June 2018
"Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.”
— From his 2017 memoir, "Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America"
"You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone — any person or any force — dampen, dim or diminish your light. Study the path of others to make your way easier and more abundant."
— From his 2017 memoir, "Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America"
“My dear friends: Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.”
— A 2012 speech in Charlotte, North Carolina
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