Statement From Tuskegee University President McNair Honoring Legacy and Impact of Rep. Lewis
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 22 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following statement by President Lily D. McNair on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
Like the rest of the world, the Tuskegee University family is deeply saddened by the passing of civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis. A native son of Alabama, his unwavering commitment to advocate for equal rights served as a beacon of hope for many African Americans during the Civil Rights era. His efforts to prote . . .
Like the rest of the world, the Tuskegee University family is deeply saddened by the passing of civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis. A native son of Alabama, his unwavering commitment to advocate for equal rights served as a beacon of hope for many African Americans during the Civil Rights era. His efforts to prote . . .