Making good trouble to secure freedom and justice for everyone
In short: Civil rights leader John Lewis discusses the vital necessity of voting and shares wisdom for young activists. This conversation explores his lifelong commitment to justice through direct action and political engagement.
In this conversation from the TED Legacy Project, John Lewis and lawyer Bryan Stevenson reflect on the essential role of voting in the struggle for racial justice. Lewis recounts his experiences during pivotal moments in American history, including the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington.
Lewis advocates for a proactive approach to injustice, famously suggesting that when witnessing unfairness, one must speak and act. He offers encouragement to the current generation of organizers working toward systemic change.
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