Washington, DC — In the midst of tributes to John Lewis for his vision and courage in driving the country toward civil rights for black and brown people through non-violence, two other achievements come to mind: his relentless recruitment of young people to join the movement and the intentional integration of African independence struggles into the core mission of the movement.
Nurturing young people was John's signature commitment, from his initial involvement in the movement to his last days in Congress. Throughout the turbulence of the sixties he trained, nurtured and conscientized a generation of college student activists.
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