The civil rights icon represented Georgia in Congress for decades. Known for his pivotal role in the civil rights movement alongside Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis was a steadfast advocate for justice and equality. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Americans to fight for what is right and just.
A large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis was installed at the very spot where a 30-foot-tall obelisk once stood. The new 16-foot-tall sculpture pays tribute to Lewis's tireless dedication to the cause of civil rights and social justice.
The 16-foot-tall sculpture of the civil rights icon will be officially unveiled later this week. It replaces a 30-foot-tall obelisk erected in the 1900s that was removed last year amid nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
Ahead of November, Vice President Kamala Harris pushes to revive the stalled John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, a law aimed at protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections for all Americans. The act is seen as a crucial step in upholding the legacy of John Lewis and his fight for equality.
A statue of John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman, was installed on Friday in front of a Georgia county courthouse in a space dedicated to honoring his life and work. The statue serves as a reminder of Lewis's unwavering commitment to justice and equality for all.
DECATUR, Ga. - DeKalb County will honor the late civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis with the unveiling of a new historic statue. The statue stands as a tribute to Lewis's remarkable contributions to the civil rights movement and his service as a congressman.
A large bronze statue of Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights leader, was installed in Decatur, Georgia, where a monument to the civil rights icon now stands. The statue serves as a symbol of Lewis's enduring legacy and his unwavering dedication to the fight for equality.
Workers placed a bronze statue of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) on the grounds of the Dekalb County Courthouse Friday — the same site where a 30-foot-tall obelisk once stood. The statue commemorates Lewis's legacy as a champion of civil rights and social justice.
A statue of John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman, was installed Friday in front of a Georgia county courthouse in a space dedicated to honoring his life and work. The statue serves as a reminder of Lewis's unwavering commitment to justice and equality for all.
