John Lewis: The Man Who Made 'Good Trouble' a Movement

From Troy to D.C.

The Freedom Rider

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Bloody Sunday, 1965

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Congressman for the People

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Good Trouble” Lives On

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A Legacy that Inspires

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Never Forget His Words

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From Troy to D.C.

Born in Alabama in 1940, Lewis grew up facing segregation—and vowed to change it.

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The Freedom Rider

In 1961, he risked his life riding segregated buses. Arrested 40+ times fighting for justice.

In 1961, he risked his life riding segregated buses. Arrested 40+ times fighting for justice.

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Bloody Sunday, 1965

Beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for marching for voting rights. The world watched in horror.

Beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for marching for voting rights. The world watched in horror.

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Congressman for the People

He served 17 terms in Congress always fighting for equality, healthcare, and education.

He served 17 terms in Congress always fighting for equality, healthcare, and education.

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Good Trouble” Lives On

Lewis urged youth to speak up. In 2020, protests reignited his message.

Lewis urged youth to speak up. In 2020, protests reignited his message.

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A Legacy that Inspires

John Lewis passed in 2020—but his legacy fuels today’s civil rights movement.

John Lewis passed in 2020—but his legacy fuels today’s civil rights movement.

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Never Forget His Words

When you see something that is not right… say something. Do something.

When you see something that is not right… say something. Do something.

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