John Lewis Forever Stamp unveiled at Morehouse College
Hundreds of people have gathered at Morehouse College for the dedication of the John Lewis Forever Stamp.
Atlanta to host celebration to mark 1st day of sales for John Lewis Stamp
A stamp honoring late Congressman John Lewis will be released soon, and you're invited to a special dedication celebrating the civil rights leader.
Congress to unveil stamp honoring civil rights leader John Lewis
Leaders from both sides of the aisle will honor the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis with the unveiling of his own postage stamp.
U.S. postage stamp to honor John Lewis, civil rights icon
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.
John Lewis monument to replace Confederate obelisk in Decatur Square
Decatur Square's Confederate monument was erected the same year that Georgia ratified an amendment preventing African Americans from voting. Now the space where it once stood will become a monument to civil rights pioneer Rep. John Lewis.
Hundreds hit the streets for 'special bike ride' in honor of Congressman John Lewis
The 2nd annual Memorial Freedom Bike Ride took place in Atlanta where hundreds of cyclist took to the streets to celebrate the life of Congressman John Lewis.
Atlanta Public Schools honors the late Rep. John Lewis with new community service center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at John Lewis Invictus Academy for a new community service center.
A special relationship: Sen. Johnny Isakson and Rep. John Lewis' mutual respect, friendship
It was a relationship based on respect that crossed political aisles and arguably made Georgia better in the process. The friendship of late Sen. Johnny Isakson and the late Rep. John Lewis.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block
Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don’t have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition.
'Good Trouble' events to honor Congressman John Lewis, one year after his death
July 17 marks one year since civil rights leader and long-time U.S. Congressman John Lewis died.
Alabama Legislature passes effort to rename bridge after late Rep. John Lewis
The Alabama Legislature has approved a measure to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after the late Rep. John Lewis.
Statue of late-Congressman John Lewis installed at Atlanta park
John Lewis, a foot soldier in the civil rights movement and one of the nation's celebrated statesmen, will soon be immortalized in one of Atlanta’s newest parks.
Georgia senators accept leadership awards on anniversary of Bloody Sunday
U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock were presented with the 2021 Martin and Coretta King National Leadership Award at the annual Unity Breakfast in Selma, Alabama.
Public figures mark 56th anniversary of "Blood Sunday"
On the 56th anniversary of the historic event, public figures from President Joe Biden to former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and organizations took to social media in solemn observance of the anniversary.
Bloody Sunday memorial will honor civil rights giants including late Rep. John Lewis
This year's commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their lives in 2020, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
Tree tribute planted in honor of John Lewis in Atlanta park
The hundreds of trees will bloom every year just in time for Black History Month.
Georgia House committee approves bill to add John Lewis statue to U.S. Capitol
The effort to place a statue of the late Congressman John Lewis inside the U.S. Capitol took a step forward Wednesday afternoon.
Georgia lawmaker proposes designating Feb. 21 as 'John Lewis Day'
The new bill, if passed, would designate Lewis' birthday on Feb. 21 as John Lewis Day in Georgia.
Memorial to John Lewis replacing Decatur Confederate monument
A memorial of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis will replace a Confederate monument that once stood in Decatur Square.