Statue of civil rights icon unveiled in Montgomery

Statue of the late US Rep. John Lewis unveiled in Montgomery
Atlanta-based sculptor Basil Watson created all three statues, which stand across from the initiative’s Legacy Museum in Montgomery.
Equal Justice Initiative unveils statue of Rep. John Lewis
The Equal Justice Initiative has added to its assemblage of monuments and memorials across Montgomery. On Tuesday, the center unveiled a new statue honoring the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis at the Legacy Plaza,
Statue of civil rights icon unveiled in Montgomery: ‘He pulled us all out of the darkness’
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has added a statue of civil rights icon John Lewis to its Legacy Plaza in Montgomery. The plaza, which occupies a city block across the street from the EJI’s Legacy Museum, also includes a statue of Rosa Parks ...
John Lewis statue unveiled at EJI's Legacy Plaza in Montgomery
The first life-sized sculpture honoring Representative John Lewis has been unveiled in Alabama. The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) showcased the new display at Legacy Plaza in Montgomery, across from the Legacy Museum.
Equal Justice Initiative unveils new statue of Rep. John Lewis
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Statue of the late US Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, is unveiled in his native Alabama
A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been unveiled in Alabama's capital city. The likeness, called Steadfast Stride Toward Justice, sits in the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Plaza in Montgomery.
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'To freedom': John Lewis statue unveiled at emotional Montgomery ceremony
The imposing statue towered over Jennifer Harris, who took the lead on vocals. The trio's soulful ballad echoed across the ...
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He works closely with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Alabama as a Community Educator, committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment, while also challenging racial and ...
Tuskegee students speak out about safety concerns
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