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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
(297,497 posts)27. These Civil Rights Leaders knew they should have the Right to Vote and they went for it..
with all their heart and soul, Thinking.
Their courage and strength is an inspiration to us all.
Thank you~
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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
OP
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