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wendyb-NC

(4,402 posts)
3. Wonderful quote, from a great statesman Rep. John Lewis
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 07:18 PM
Jul 3

It sure fits now. It's a good one to keep on hand, I'm bookmarking. Thank you, for posting, Ocelot II.

Martin Eden

(14,602 posts)
6. Do not despair. Instead, let us find courage and draw inspiration
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:27 PM
Jul 3

From those who came before us, facing greater odds and hardships than we.

wordstroken

(1,237 posts)
9. Thank you for the inspirational reminder, Ocelot II. I met and marched with Rep. Lewis in 2007.
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:23 PM
Jul 3

He was an incredible person. We need his strength now more than ever.


🦋 wordstroken

mtngirl47

(1,171 posts)
11. I plan to be as brave as John Lewis and the Civil Rights Activists
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:27 PM
Jul 3

I plan to be as brave as the women who fought for our rights in the 20th Century.

I plan to be as brave as the fighters in Ukraine.

I will count our blessings daily and celebrate small victories.

I will march and boycott every time I'm asked.

LetMyPeopleVote

(166,210 posts)
17. I was fortunate to hear in person congressman Lewis tell his preaching to chicken story four times
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 10:48 PM
Jul 3

Congressman Lewis was an amazing man

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