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In reply to the discussion: John Lewis Tweets/Pics~51 years ago today, we said a prayer before setting out from Brown Chapel [View all]Cha
(296,820 posts)19. Sweet Tribute, Tanuki~Thank you!
John Lewis
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I had a concussion there at the bridge, and I've never been able to recall how any of us made it back alive #Selma51
6:38 AM - 7 Mar 2016
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John Lewis Tweets/Pics~51 years ago today, we said a prayer before setting out from Brown Chapel [View all]
Cha
Mar 2016
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Kicking in honor of the heroes who put it all on the line, some of whom like John Lewis suffered
Tanuki
Mar 2016
#11
Yesterday, Bernie's campaign tweeted a pic from the movie "Selma" in tribute, by mistake.
msanthrope
Mar 2016
#13
What an incredibly strong woman.. imagine how she felt 50 years later.. making that
Cha
Mar 2016
#37
These Civil Rights Leaders knew they should have the Right to Vote and they went for it..
Cha
Mar 2016
#27
Exactly, working in some of the precincts I started to notice a higher turnout in Blach Females
Thinkingabout
Mar 2016
#28
We have been seeing the fruition of the Voters Rights Act. And, Black Women are definitely
Cha
Mar 2016
#29
After 51 years, much has been accomplished, but we should be so much further along.
Fla Dem
Mar 2016
#30
I love John Lewis. He's a walking, talking history lesson, and he actually cares about people.
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2016
#41