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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A memorial of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis will replace a Confederate monument that once stood in Decatur Square.
New Georgia senators carry John Lewis’ influence with them
Six months after his death, the late civil rights leader and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis will retain a palpable influence in Congress: The state’s two new Democratic U.S. senators — both personal friends and admirers — promise to carry on his legacy.
Six months after his death, the late civil rights leader and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis will retain a palpable influence in Congress: The state’s two new Democratic U.S. senators — both personal friends and admirers — promise to carry on his legacy.
'Earthwork' tribute to John Lewis unveiled in Atlanta
The Freedom Park mural of the late congressman uses only natural materials.
The Freedom Park mural of the late congressman uses only natural materials.
Kwanza Hall says his 30-day stint in Congress will be marked by critical votes
Congressman-elect Kwanza Hall said he is eager to get to Washington and complete the term of the late Congressman John Lewis--a man whose activism inspired Hall's career in politics and public service.
Congressman-elect Kwanza Hall said he is eager to get to Washington and complete the term of the late Congressman John Lewis--a man whose activism inspired Hall's career in politics and public service.
7 Georgia counties head to polls to decide Congressional, State Senate seats
Georgians in about seven counties will head to the polls for a runoff election on Tuesday. The runoff will decide who will fill the final month of the late-Rep. John Lewis’ seat in Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, also who will fill the seat for State Senate District 39, and the district attorney for Clarke and Oconee counties. Several smaller municipal races will also be determined.
Georgians in about seven counties will head to the polls for a runoff election on Tuesday. The runoff will decide who will fill the final month of the late-Rep. John Lewis’ seat in Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, also who will fill the seat for State Senate District 39, and the district attorney for Clarke and Oconee counties. Several smaller municipal races will also be determined.
State lawmaker prepares legislation for John Lewis statue at U.S. Capitol
A state lawmaker will soon file a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives to erect a statue of the late Congressman John Lewis at the U.S. Capitol.
A state lawmaker will soon file a resolution in the Georgia House of Representatives to erect a statue of the late Congressman John Lewis at the U.S. Capitol.
Alabama university dedicates building named for John Lewis
University officials dedicated John Robert Lewis Hall in a ceremony Friday.
University officials dedicated John Robert Lewis Hall in a ceremony Friday.
Digital mural in downtown Atlanta honors late Rep. John Lewis
A mural created to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Rep.
A mural created to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Rep.
Hall, Franklin head to runoff for rest of John Lewis’ term
Former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall and former Morehouse College President Robert Franklin advanced to a runoff in Tuesday’s special election to fill the short remainder of the late John Lewis’ term in Congress.
Former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall and former Morehouse College President Robert Franklin advanced to a runoff in Tuesday’s special election to fill the short remainder of the late John Lewis’ term in Congress.
7 vie to fill remainder of John Lewis’ congressional term
After John Lewis held an Atlanta-centered congressional seat for 34 years, the next occupant may not be a member of Congress for even 34 days.
After John Lewis held an Atlanta-centered congressional seat for 34 years, the next occupant may not be a member of Congress for even 34 days.
Statue created to honor late Rep. John Lewis
The statue will go up in west Atlanta later in the year in what is being planned as a Peace Park.
The statue will go up in west Atlanta later in the year in what is being planned as a Peace Park.
Trump withholds praise for John Lewis, notes he 'didn't come to my inauguration'
President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.
President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.
George Floyd hologram stops in Decatur Square
The George Floyd hologram was placed near the spot where a confederate monument was recently removed in Decatur.
The George Floyd hologram was placed near the spot where a confederate monument was recently removed in Decatur.
7 candidates qualify in special election to replace Congressman Lewis
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
Atlanta funeral home receives international exposure saying goodbye to 2 civil rights legends
An Atlanta funeral home has gotten worldwide exposure as it buried two civil rights icons just days apart this month.
An Atlanta funeral home has gotten worldwide exposure as it buried two civil rights icons just days apart this month.