WHo IS john lewis?
John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940 in Alabama. Ever since he was young, John had been fascinated by the word of MLK and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Lewis made the decision to become part of the Civil Rights act. Lewis was a student at Fisk University, in 1961 he volunteered to participate in the Freedom Rides. John Lewis played a big role in the Civil Rights act. To see more about John Lewis' life check the timeline page. John Lewis is currently 79 years old and serving his 17th term in the House.
Freedom riders
The Freedom Riders were a group of Civil Rights Activist. Below is a video that will give you more information on what John Lewis was a part of.