Remembering Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

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July 24, 2020

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus as they wait to enter as a group to attend the memorial services for Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)

The late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis died one week ago Friday.

We remember his legacy by reflecting on the powerful words he spoke through the various speeches he delivered over the course of his life.

On Friday's NPR Film Club with host Tonya Mosley, we're honoring the life of John Lewis and speaking with Dawn Porter, director of "John Lewis: Good Trouble." Join the event on Here & Now's Facebook page at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.

C-SPAN Video: John Lewis MLK Celebration Remarks

This segment aired on July 24, 2020.