Jackson writes: "We met as fellow protesters in 1960. Two weeks ago, John agreed to co-chair this year's voter registration drive. He was the gift that kept on giving."
Rep. John Lewis. (photo: WUSA9)
18 July 20
e met as fellow protesters in 1960. Two weeks ago, John agreed to co-chair this year's voter registration drive. He was the gift that kept on giving.
This has been a difficult season. First, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dr. King's Chairman of SCLC's Board for 27 years, an now we have lost Rev. C.T. Vivian and John Lewis, on the same day.
In the 1960s, we broke out of the bubble of segregation. John became the valedictorian of our class.
John Lewis is what patriotism and courage look like. He sacrificed and personifies a New Testament prophet.
Andrew Young and I prayed for John Lewis and C.T. Vivian on Thursday as we convened those who I went to jail with in 1960.
Good Night, I will see you in the morning.
