John Lewis
March on Washington events to focus on racial justice, police brutality, voting
By Adelle M. Banks — August 25, 2020
(RNS) — The 1963 event about economic empowerment and civic engagement is being echoed amid a new political climate.
5 faith moments from Rep. John Lewis’ funeral
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 30, 2020
(RNS) — The civil rights leader’s life was marked by his deep Christian witness, and so it was fitting that his funeral also was marked by powerful moments of faith.
Church bells, shofars to sound in honor of John Lewis during his funeral
By Adelle M. Banks — July 30, 2020
(RNS) — Congregations without bells can ‘honor in other appropriate ways, including moments of silence, changing church signs, and more,’ reads the interfaith request about Lewis.
How John Lewis fought anti-Semitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 27, 2020
(RNS) — Everything that I do to fight the pervasive racism in this nation I will do as a kaddish for John Lewis.
The challenge civil rights giants leave us
By Jim Wallis and Adam Taylor — July 27, 2020
(RNS) — We can honor these civil rights giants by voting to elect leaders at every level who are committed to transforming public safety so that everyone can experience equal justice under the law.
John Lewis, preaching politician and civil rights activist, dies at 80
By Adelle M. Banks — July 18, 2020
(RNS) — From childhood, when Lewis preached to chickens on his family farm, to his twilight years, faith was the fuel of his life.
The preaching politician: ‘Good Trouble’ documentary follows John Lewis from fields of Alabama to halls of Congress
By Adelle M. Banks — July 2, 2020
(RNS) — ‘Faith is an integral part of Mr. Lewis’ life but also part of his activism,’ said director Dawn Porter.
Rev. James Lawson, nonviolence advocate, recommended for Congressional Gold Medal
By Adelle M. Banks — November 16, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Nonviolence is the force that can save our nation from itself,' Lawson said at a congressional reception announcing plans to honor him.
Summer reading: Hot, hot, hot edition
By Kimberly Winston — July 14, 2017
(RNS) If you can't stand the heat, fan yourself with one of these books, each with a religion theme.
John Lewis, ‘March’ team talk about faith and civil rights
By Adelle M. Banks — August 2, 2016
(RNS) Rep. John Lewis, 76, teamed up with congressional staffer Andrew Aydin, 32, and artist Nate Powell, 38, to create a three-part graphic novel series about his work in the civil rights movement.
Holocaust Museum to honor civil rights leader
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 3, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) During the Days of Remembrance for the Holocaust, the congressman and activist will be honored as “an inspiration to people of conscience the world over.”
Minister accepts congressional medal for civil rights marchers
By Adelle M. Banks — February 25, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Rev. Frederick D. Reese said God enabled the civil rights leaders to endure beatings as they worked for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Civil rights veteran John Lewis urges black clergy to ‘fix’ Voting Rights Act
By Adelle M. Banks — June 25, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Some 70 pastors and other religious leaders headed to lawmakers’ offices to press for changes in the Voting Rights Act.
Memories of the March: 10 voices recall 1963 March on Washington
By Adelle M. Banks and Corrie Mitchell — August 22, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religion News Service asked participants in the 1963 March on Washington to reflect on their lasting memories of the event, whether the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream has been achieved and how the 1963 march shaped their faith.
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