John Lewis, Trump and protests
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Several John Lewis workers at a delivery site are still facing uncertainty after it closed last Friday. The company confirmed in March the hub in Theale, Berkshire, would shut. A spokesperson said more than half of the site's 75 workers - who are employed through a trust and known as partners - had found new roles or chosen to retire,
Protesters gathered in parts of Maryland on Thursday to commemorate the life of civil rights activist John Lewis and to protest actions and policies from the Trump administration.
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Clarksburg-Weston WDTV on MSNCommunity leaders remember the legacy of John LewisIt’s been five years since civil rights icon John Lewis passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic. Community leaders in Fairmont reflected on his legacy this week and what he meant to a generation. “His big push was voting rights back in the 1960s and we know about bloody Sunday and them crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge but John Lewis did for justice for all he was one of the freedom riders and as you know there were blacks and whites involved and made it all possible for the voting rights act to pass,
The gathering emphasized themes of equity, inclusion, and justice, particularly relevant in the current political landscape.
Community members and elected officials gathered at Fenton’s First Presbyterian Church Thursday for a teach-in celebrating the work, life, and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis, who represented Georgia’s 5th district for 34 years,
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This week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing on this day in 2020. Joined by colleagues and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus,
John Lewis is set to pay a bonus to thousands of staff for the first time in four years after a challenging period for the company.
"Through struggle and sacrifice, I’ve learned power doesn’t come from a podium, it comes from the people," said Memphis activist Jose Salazar.