Statue Of Late Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia

Statue Of Late Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Replaces Confederate Monument In Georgia

Essence Magazine:

Jeff Hutchens/ Getty Images By Kizzy Cox ·Updated August 19, 2024

A statue of the late Congressman John Lewis, known for stirring up “good trouble” in his quest for racial justice, was installed in his honor on Friday. The statue replaced a contentious confederate monument that stood

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