Category Archives: Rep. John Lewis
Atlanta – March 24, 2011 – US Rep. John Lewis at the Rally for Truth & Dignity – Immigrant Rights
Atlanta – Georgia – State Capitol – John Lewis speaks at rally to crowd of protesters explaining why and how the crowd should continue in the struggle against Georgia proposed laws, HB 87 and SB 40. He spoke opposition of … Continue reading
Etgar 36 2011 meeting with Congressman John Lewis
Etgar 36, a summer journey across America for Jewish teens in which they learn about history, politics and activism, meeting with Congressman John Lewis in Washington DC. www.etgar.org [wpramazon asin="B0031EZSBS"] Rep. John Lewis (sepia) Image by Philocrites Georgia Congressman John … Continue reading
Jacqueline Muther offers support for Rep. John Lewis’ work for HIV/AIDS Treatment in Atlanta
Ms. Jacqueline Muther, HIV Policy, Contracts, and Resource Manager from Grady Health Systems Infectious Disease Program, speaks about Congressman Lewis’ unwavering dedication to increasing awareness and funding for critical HIV/AIDS treatment programs in the Atlanta area.
Rep. John Lewis urges Morehouse Students to become Teachers
On January 31, 2011, Congressman John Lewis spoke to students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Joining him at this event were Education Secretary Arne Duncan, film director Spike Lee, Morehouse College President Robert Franklin, and MSNBC contributor Jeff Johnson. … Continue reading
REP. JOHN LEWIS: Links MLK, Obama on 45th Anniversary of March on Washington
8.28.08 Video Rating: 4 / 5
Rep. John Lewis Urges Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation
House Floor Speech – July 1, 2010 Video Rating: 4 / 5
Rep. John Lewis on Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
The House is debating an Amendment by Patrick Murphy (D-PA) to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” after: (1) receipt of the recommendations of the Pentagon’s Comprehensive Review Working Group on how to implement a repeal of DADT (due December 1, … Continue reading
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) Addresses the DNC Crowd
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the DNC, August 28, 2008
John Lewis speaking at 2008 HRC Atlanta Dinner
Congressman John Lewis speaks about the Freedom Rides of 1961, when he was part of a group of 7 white people and 6 black people traveling on buses from Washington, DC, to Mississippi as part of an effort to desegregate … Continue reading
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) On Obama’s Victory
Nov. 4, 2008 Video Rating: 4 / 5