Sanford: At a meeting in Memphis, John Lewis made his mission clear
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is a political columnist, author and professor emeritus in Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis.
When he gave his moving address at the Memphis library to supporters – as well as some covert observers – the 27-year-old John Lewis was already a veteran in the fight for voting rights, equal accommodations and equal justice.
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U.S. Rep. John Lewis Mike Cody Ernest Withers Tennessee Council on Human Relations Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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