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John lewis

By amandadenise

  • Lewis was born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama

    Lewis was born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama

  • In February 1960, Lewis helped spark a successful sit-in movement at segregated lunch counters in Nashville on the heels of sit-ins in Greensboro, North Carolina.

    In February 1960, Lewis helped spark a successful sit-in movement at segregated lunch counters in Nashville on the heels of sit-ins in Greensboro, North Carolina.

  • In 1961, Lewis volunteered to become a member of the Freedom Riders. Lewis risked his life and was beaten several times by white mobs for his participation.

    In 1961, Lewis volunteered to become a member of the Freedom Riders. Lewis risked his life and was beaten several times by white mobs for his participation.

  • Lewis served as chairman of SNCC from 1963 to 1966

    Lewis served as chairman of SNCC from 1963 to 1966

  • In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led "Bloody Sunday," one of the most dramatic nonviolent protests of the movement.

    In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led "Bloody Sunday," one of the most dramatic nonviolent protests of the movement.

  • Lewis was elected to his first governmental office in 1981, serving as an Atlanta City Council member until 1986

    Lewis was elected to his first governmental office in 1981, serving as an Atlanta City Council member until 1986

  • Lewis co-authored Walking With The Wind: A Memoir of the Movement with Michael D'Orso

    Lewis co-authored Walking With The Wind: A Memoir of the Movement with Michael D'Orso

  • Lewis was interviewed by The HistoryMakers

    Lewis was interviewed by The HistoryMakers