Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis Dies At Age 80 | The 11th Hour | MSNBC

Georgia Democratic Congressman John Lewis, an icon of the Civil Rights era, has died at after a battle with pancreatic cancer. NBC News Correspondent Geoff Bennett looks back at his life and legacy. Aired on 7/17/2020.
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Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis Dies At Age 80 | The 11th Hour | MSNBC

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    1. @Q Soldier: Q is made up of all MORONS! QAnon WAS STARTED BY THE RUSSIANS! Q TAKES AMERICANS INFO AND USES IT FOR SELL AND MIND CONTROL.

    2. @Vote to Count Sure. That’s why it’s hosted via a DOJ server, which is why it can no longer be taken down/taken offline as in the early days. But I guess everyone has access to DOJ servers…right genius? The blind clueless sheep….if only they would take a minute or two to do some basic due diligence.

  1. “I say to people today, ‘You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.'” – John Lewis
    Rest in Strength, Rep. Lewis. 🙌🙏

    1. Ro G : There is an America Hater in our midst, T2020, who gets paid for direct responses. Bonuses for getting people to Click on links, and bigger bonuses for getting people onto Click Bait that takes you away from YouTube, to a propaganda site with Malware, “cookies,” so they can track what you look at. I don’t know why he hates America? Only that he does 👍

    2. @Ash Roskell I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Rep Lewis’ history organizing a lot of the demonstrations in the 60s, I thought he was just a participant. But as you rightly say, he was a legend and we owe him a debt to keep striving for that dream.
      And all the so-called “americans” and trolls who try to pull that progress back? Well, they can do lick a door knob and let the corona take over.
      Appreciate you! Stay safe, be well. 🙌

    3. @Soma Yukihira
      You see racism everywhere with blinding light of your own self righteousness. That’s why the left is insane.

    1. @Soma Yukihira Lewis is a dead Communist who used to be alive. You’ll be there too, some day. And so will I, except I’m a Conservative and God is the Core of my life.

    2. @Ellen Peba You republicans showing out in full with their racism this morning disrespecting this man. They just makes it obvious the parties did switch 🤔🤔

    3. @Ellen Peba It’s a desperate attempt to regain power & control from POTUS. To the clueless it’s all just a coincidence in an election year—COVID, racism narrative, etc, all these protests, looting & violence. It’s not a coincidence. All part of the DS playbook & they are far from done. Stay alert!

    4. @Q Soldier Finally at a place where I have the time to shoot with both barrels…I’m actually amazed I haven’t been kicked off here yet♥ Ever vigilant, soldier!

  2. John lewis national treasure and leader. Rest in power. Americans have been gaslit to believe they have to choose between stopping the coronavirus or the economy.  In truth the country has MORE than enough resources TO DO BOTH.   #modernmonetarytheory #mmt #defecitmyth

    1. MMT is a failure along with socialism. DJT forever biotch! Peace out to John Screwus ✌️

    1. Michael Carrillo ,
      In a breath, he was a disgusting racist…..
      There’s his story in a nutshell!
      Enjoy!

  3. Rest now dear sir…you’ve run a good race here on earth. Thank you for your service and fortitude. 🙏🏽🇺🇸🗽🌈

  4. This man was tough, dedicated, brilliant, and righteous A model of the type of leadership and representation we need more of in Washington. RIP Sir.

  5. 1 Peter 5:8- Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

    James 4:7- Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

    Ephesians 6:12- For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

    Satan is the enemy
    https://youtu.be/1sU1IICO-T0

    Satan is on the loose
    https://youtu.be/rTkrAiy7zYs

    Satan’s evil spirits
    https://youtu.be/P6Bz0w7gwKA

  6. America owes Lewis a debt. Not just of gratitude, but of ACTION, as he would have wanted. We owe it to John Lewis to see it through, to very end. Fight for his memory, and all of those others who fell along the way; those whom he would have us remember. Fight for America. Fight for him ✌️👍

    1. smokeone how about the right to assemble peaceably to protest for a redress of grievances? These bigly words are from the U.S. Constitution, which you aren’t familiar with. Dummy.

    2. The “setbacks” were caused by the Democrats themselves. He was a Democrat. It’s sad to see this stupidity continue.
      Taking the father out of the home is the biggest challenge the Black community faces today.

    3. @Hector G. you’re a sheep. A link to a bunch of BS that has nothing to do with civil rights. And I’m sure that site is bipartisan right? GTFOH with your constant racism CRAP. Funny how no one accused Trump of being a racist until he decided to run for president & subsequently became president. You leftists are POS indeed along with your dead hero… Lewis who’s nothing more than a DS stooge. He did an exemplary job at keeping blacks & whites divided. Not united as MLK wanted.

    1. @Dan Ozomatli I am here to fight evil Communists like you, Dan. Jesus wants us to fight evil. As soon as Trump is re-elected I’ll go back to my favorite Conservative sites ♥

    2. @Dan Ozomatli who is your god? Is it Molech? It cannot be the God of the Bible because that God does judge; he’s the righteous judge & hates all evil.

  7. A man who walked and lived his talk. Condolences to his family, friends and all who loved and knew him. America is greater for having had his honesty, integrity and humility. ✌️

    1. Please block the two trolls on this thread. Y & K , their fake accounts aren’t significant. No troll is…. RIP

    2. @YouRuse is A leftist org He would shine light on your sad and pitiful attempt to steal the narrative. Your a dime a dozen compared to those he faced down.

  8. No! REST IN PEACE Representative Lewis, you will be missed. God bless your family and friends at this heartbreaking time💔and America🇺🇸you are a true American hero and patriot. I am personally heartbroken. Thank you to your service to America Representative John Lewis🇺🇸

    1. T R U M P 2020 ******** //////// T R U M P 2020 ******** //////// T R U M P 2020 ******** //////// T R U M P 2020 ******** ////////

  9. When you stand on the front lines with the people… it’s only a small percentage who have no other place they would rather be. It’s who he was. RIP John Lewis

    1. John Smith JOHN LEWIS WAS FRIENDS WITH A RACIST!!!! LEWIS WAS A RACIST TOO!!!! HE HATED WHITE PEOPLE !!!!

  10. Condolensces to all at MSNBC/Democrat Party…..His legacy will live on forever alongside MLK.

  11. I’m grateful that this great man lived to see all races marching together following the murder of George Floyd. His legacy of love and devotion lives on in many hearts and souls.

    1. GOD Be With Him, He Now Joins ALL The Other BLACK Heroes and Sheroes That Spoke To The Injustices Suffered By The Masses Of BLACK People In This Place
      Called America, Land Of The Free And Home Of The Brave. Peace Be With You
      Brother John Lewis. AMEN

    2. @eric martin Such a fine man faced worse than hatred such as yours and lived to see a new day dawning when many people celebrate that all humans are equal. I grew up in Kansas, the son of a racist, so I know how powerful it can feel to think oneself superior. All it took was the introduction of a black student into my all white 5th grade class and I saw for myself fine human qualities that made me reexamine my fathers prejudices. When my dad died at age 90 I only felt relief that his narrow thinking couldn’t reach anyone. I hope you heal someday as well.

    3. @Ellen Peba Yes, this is all coming from the”Tolerant Left”…. basically, if one ever wants to know the truth about anything, take the exact opposite position of what their saying and you have the truth.

    4. @ralph stephan Sir it’s great you learned that for yourself, but John Lewis along with the Demonrat party of today is as truly racist as it gets….the Bible talks about those that under the pretense of stopping something actually create more of it….The Spirit that MLK operated in was COMPLETELY OPPOSITE of that of the Demonrat party of today…MLK helped to stop true racism, but what the Demonrats of today are doing is to purposely create more of it…Just take BLM for example, if black lives truly mattered than they would try to stop all the black on black crime along with the brutal murdering of innocent unborn babies, yet the only time they have an issue is when a white officer kills a black man…Sir, are you aware that in 2019 a white person had a much greater chance of being killed by the police than a black man???…..True facts that YOU WILL NEVER HEAR FROM THE TRULY RACIST LEFT DEMONRATS!!!!!!!

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