The world is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis , a central figure in the Civil Rights movement, after losing a 7-month battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Rep. Lewis represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District for 17 terms and marched several times with Dr. martin Luther King for civil rights in America. Lewis was diagnosed with […]

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He says Rep. Lewis should “spend more time on fixing and helping his district.”

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Plus, Trump attacks Civil Rights icon John Lewis on Twitter and former South Carolina school officer won't face civil rights charges for throwing high school student out of desk.

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The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution that would allow Republicans to swiftly reform the Affordable Care Act.

Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but both understand that to truly celebrate Black History Month, we must dig deeper.

Georgia congressman and civil rights legend, John Lewis will be the first of the many civil rights heroes named after new navy ship. NBCNews.com reports: Secretary…

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Lewis, who tweeted he was "grateful" for the honor, reportedly cried when he was informed of the idea months ago.

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America has lost a warrior of the Civil Rights Movement. Amelia Boynton Robinson died today in Alabama of a massive stroke.

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Voting rights advocates are urging lawmakers to restore voting protections reduced in a 2013 Supreme Court decision.

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President Barack Obama has always admired the Civil Rights Movement. The White House is adorned with artwork depicting the struggles of the 60s. He mentions it in…

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March 7 marks the 50-year anniversary of what is commonly referred to as “Bloody Sunday.” A group of peaceful, civil rights activists made the 50-mile…

  50 years ago this week, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a host of others, including Congressman John Lewis then a young civil rights…