In this powerful episode, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis (1940–2020). From his early days as a preacher at his family’s church in rural Alabama to his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Freedom Rides, John Lewis embodied the fight for justice. His commitment to “good trouble” led him to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, where he was beaten for demanding voting rights, an act that helped spur the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

As a member of Congress for over 30 years, Lewis continued his fight for equality, often reminding us that journalism played a critical role in the civil rights movement. We explore the connective thread between the protests of the 1960s and the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020, a movement he deeply supported until his final days.

Join us as we reflect on John Lewis’s remarkable journey—from a young man moved by Martin Luther King Jr.’s words to a towering figure in American history. We look to his example as a model for young lawyers, reminding us that meaningful advocacy doesn’t always need a courtroom—sometimes it’s about standing up, speaking out, and getting into some good trouble.

Mitch Jackson
https://mitch-jackson.com/humanity/