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Episode 566: Civil Rights and Democracy Champion John Lewis Remembered With National Day of Commemoration and Action July 17th
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for July 17, 2024
Civil Rights and Democracy Champion John Lewis Remembered With National Day of Commemoration and Action July 17th
July 17th marks the anniversary of the death of civil rights icon and democracy champion Congressman John Lewis. Exactly two years before he died, he gave a speech before the U.S. House on the right to vote, in support of the Voter Empowerment Act. We have an excerpt of his speech.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Office of Congressman John Lewis - Speech in the U.S. House, July 18, 2018
U.S. Congress - HR 12 Voter Empowerment Act
U.S. Congress - John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (2024)
Declaration for American Democracy - John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action Events
Groups Taking Action:
Declaration for American Democracy, APIA Vote, Human Rights Campaign, League of Women Voters, Common Cause, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
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