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Follow the courageous journey of John Lewis, a civil rights hero, congressional leader, and human rights champion whose unwavering fight for justice spans the past 50 years. The son of sharecroppers, Lewis grew up in the segregated South and rose from Alabama's Black Belt to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill. His humble origins have forever linked him to those whose voices often go unheard.
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In the new 2020 high-definition program, learn all about the life and lasting legacy of John Lewis. Who was John Lewis? What were John's early contributions to civil rights? Who were the Freedom Riders? What was John's involvement with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington? What was the Civil Rights Act? What was John's role in the House of Representatives? What is his lasting legacy?
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"Mary McLeod Bethune: follow her illustrious path from the cotton fields of the South to renowned African American educator, leader of women & champion of racial equality ; Shirley Chisholm: her legacy of political and social activism laid the foundation for the rise of women and Blacks in American politics."
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"Everyone knows that Barack Obama is the first African-American president. But, did you know that he doesn't like ice cream, or that his favorite game is Scrabble or that he flew kites competitively when he was a kid in Indonesia? President Obama's journey to the White House is fascinating and filled with many interesting twists and turns. This program follows the events, people and places who shaped and impacted President Obama's life from a young...
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