John Lewis

Born: 1940 in Alabama

Died: 2020

He was one of the “Big 6” Civil Rights leaders in the 1960s and led the “Bloody Sunday” demonstration.

Elected to Congress in 1986 where he has called for healthcare reform, measures to fight poverty and improving education, but most importantly, oversaw many important renewals of the Voting Rights Act.

Helped publish a trilogy (3) of graphic novels to inspire younger people to be active in the Civil Rights Movement called
March – the 3rd book won the National Book Award.

Received Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Said: “Never give in. Never become hostile… Hate is too big a burden to bear.”