Voting Rights History Throughout the Year: John Lewis
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” --John Lewis John Lewis (1940-2020), civil rights activist and politician, was born February 21, 1940 . The following are some links to learn more: Encyclopedia Brittanica biography of John Lewis Learning for Justice interview with John Lewis Time Magazine article by John Lewis about the struggle for the Voting Rights Act New York Times obituary of John Lewis National Park Service biography of John Lewis The Guardian article about John Lewis' graphic novel autobiography This blog post is part of an ongoing series of "this date in history" blog posts that highlight some of the people and events of voting rights history. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more.