Civil Rights Struggle Remembered

United States Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) visited LSC’s headquarters in February to deliver an impassioned speech marking the celebration of Black History Month. Born to sharecropper parents in Alabama, Lewis went on to become one of the most prominent leaders of the U.S. civil rights movement. As a young man, Lewis marched on Washington with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., helped organize the Freedom Rides to desegregate southern buses, and led protests for a seat at the table of segregated lunch counters. Rep. Lewis is currently in his 10th term in Congress, representing Georgia’s 5th district. He captivated the assembled LSC staff during his presentation, using his rhythmic Southern-preacher elocution to hold forth on subjects ranging from chicken farming in Dixie to surviving assaults for participating in what were supposed to be non-violent civil rights protests in the South. The speech by Rep. Lewis capped LSC’s month-long observance of Black History Month.

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 LEFT: Rep. John Lewis helped LSC commemorate Black History Month by sharing stories from the civil rights movement. 

RIGHT: LSC attorney Charles Crittenden greets the Congressman, who took time to autograph copies of his memoir, “Walking With the Wind.” 
photo credit: Peter Cutts Photos