Rooted in tenets of brotherhood, scholarship and service, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914. The founders of the organization—A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown—sought to build…
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‘Fully Deserving of This Honor’: Late Congressman John Lewis to be Featured on Postage Stamp
Trailblazing congressman John Lewis’ image and likeness will be featured on a postage stamp. The distinction makes the civil rights hero one of about 200 […]
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USPS Announces 2023 Stamp Will Honor Late Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
It’s a U.S. stamp of approval.
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‘Good Trouble’: John Lewis’ Congressional District Pushes Biden Past Trump In Georgia
Voters in the congressional district represented by the late John Lewis were responsible for casting the ballots that pushed Joe Biden past Donald Trump in Georgia as the president got closer to meeting his political demise. The development came as…
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Dave Chappelle Reflects On America’s Reaction To George Floyd’s Murder With David Letterman [Video]
rapper“> rapper” class> rapper-inner”> Bossip Video Source: D’USSE / D’usse The murder of George Floyd is still fresh on the minds of everyone who witnessed the horrific 8-minute and 46-second video shared on social media. After his passing, Dave Chappelle…
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Apple to donate proceeds from John Lewis doc to National Civil Rights Museum, NMAAHC
U.S. Congressman John Lewis (Photo credit: Steed Media) In tribute to the life and legacy of civil rights hero and U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Apple will donate its portion of the proceeds from the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble to…
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Spelman College Launches Scholarship Fund To Honor John Lewis’ Legacy
The late John Lewis relentlessly and fearlessly fought for justice and equality and Spelman College will honor the legacy of the civil rights leader by empowering the next generation of changemakers. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the historically Black college…
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Rest In Eternal Power: The Body Of Rep. John Lewis Crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge In Selma
A remarkable member of the Civil Rights Movement will posthumously cross a bridge where he historically thought he might lose his life. Source: @ACThePlug / Radio One Digital The body of Rep. John Lewis will cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge…
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Marco Estúpido: In His Tribute Tweet To Rep. John Lewis, Marco Rubio Posted A Picture With Another Late Black Congressman
Source: KEVIN DIETSCH / Getty Rep. John Lewis didn’t spend his life fighting for justice to be disrespected like this. Following his death this week, Florida Senator Marco Rubio attempted to honor the late Congressman by taking to Twitter to…
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John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon Who Became Powerful Congressman, Dies At 80
Source: Jeff Hutchens / Getty Rep. John Lewis, the iconic civil rights pioneer who went on to become one of the most powerful men in Congress, has died, according to reports. He was 80 years old. Civil rights icon and…
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