July 25, 2020 – To Us Passes This Torch
America suffered two tremendous losses earlier this month with the passing of two civil rights icons, Congressman John Lewis and The Rev. C.T. Vivian. As we find ourselves in a historic period of [...]
Rep. John Lewis on State of Belief, 2013
For six decades, John Lewis fought doggedly in pursuit of justice, never losing sight of his vision for a truly equitable, truly free nation. We were lucky enough to have him share that vision [...]
“The greatest preacher to ever live”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once called Rev. C.T. Vivian “the greatest preacher to ever live.” Similarly, Congressman John Lewis was known as the “conscience of the Congress.” To delve into [...]
A lifetime of “good trouble”
Congressman Lewis’ steadfast pursuit of justice included striving for religious freedom for those of all faith backgrounds and none. From 1998 until his death, he held a variety of leadership [...]
A Word from Welton: Remembering John Lewis
And we’ll hear a few Words from Welton about the personal impact that knowing Rep. John Lewis has had on him as an activist – and an American. Hear the full July 25, 2020 State of Belief [...]
