The life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis was celebrated as the nation commemorated the one year anniversary of his death. The legislator, freedom fighter and justice warrior, who was famously beaten, bloodied and arrested in Selma, Alabama (and in…
The Minority Caucus of the Metropolitan Council and a group of community leaders support an ordinance to rename Fifth Avenue in honor of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis to Rep. John Lewis Way. Rep. Lewis began his lifelong crusade…
The pictures below tell the story of Clark Memorial’s Historical Marking being unveiled as a kickoff to their 155 year Anniversary celebration. The event was exciting and well attended by members, family, friends, the United Methodist Bishop William McAlilly, District…
A unique community partnership is offering several great free programs to highlight civil rights activists and the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment this month. Featured partners include Fisk University, Vanderbilt University, Choral Arts Link, Intersection, the Nashville Symphony, the…
Millions adore Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for his selfless and lifelong dedication to civil and equal rights. Some idolize Lewis like a rock star, while most revere him as an icon. It is why presidents, politicians, members of Congress, and…
The NAACP highlighted 110 years of civil rights history, and the current fight for voting rights, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity and education quality during its 110th national convention this week in Detroit. The five-day event beginning on July 20…
