Congressman John Lewis was an American hero. He channeled the pain of his lived experience into activism, and as a statesman channeled his activism into policy. He drove change and championed justice.
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His life and work are an enduring testament to the progress of the civil rights movement and the unrealized promise of America — a promise that we must work to secure as we continue to grapple with the questions of human rights and racial equity.
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His legacy is our increased freedom to vote and participate in democracy. His legacy is voicing the needs of the silenced. His legacy is creating new generations of leaders willing to cause good trouble. Rest in power, Congressman.
