View Congressman John Lewis Arthur Pictures. Raised on a cotton field in rural alabama, rep. He helped ensure equal rights for black americans and was an important ally of martin luther king jr.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy from fisk university; John robert lewis, a georgia democrat and civil rights icon, died friday. John lewis dedicated his life to causes that were bigger than himself.

American congressman and civil rights leader john lewis on thursday introduced a bill in the us house of representatives that aims to promote the legacy of mahatma gandhi and martin luther king junior.

John lewis served on the frontline of the civil rights movement to end systematic racial segregation. Shop new season trends in homeware, furniture and fashion at john lewis & partners. Lewis served as a progressive party member of the house of commons of canada. Bush and bill clinton are all expected to.