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“Love was the engine of the Civil Rights movement. I risked death for love. I know this isn't a conventional view. We cared not only about those who were marching with us, but those who opposed us. Every human being is deserving and worth of being loved.”

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John Lewis
John Lewis

John Lewis, an American politician born on February 21, 1940, and passed away in 2016. He was a civil rights activist and served as a U.S. Representative. Throughout his life, he actively participated in the American civil rights movement and made significant contributions to the cause of equality and justice. more

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