Film Critic Ruby A. comments, “The documentaryJohn Lewis: Good Troubledelivers an extremely powerful message. It shows the heroism and courageousness of civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, as well as many other African American people in this country.” KIDS...
Le Carré, John The author of The Spy Who Came In From the Cold Lewis, John The civil rights leader who served in Congress for 33 years Little Richard The flamboyant singer of "Tutti Frutti" Manz, Linda The young narrator of 'Days of Heaven' Maradona, Diego The hero of ...
17K As he was regarded as the face of the civil rights movement, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. stunned the world. Learn about the aftermath of the assassination, including riots, a manhunt for King's killer, and the lasting legacy of King's death. Related...
John Lewis was first elected to Congress in 1986. In this September 3, 1986 photo, Lewis and his wife, Lillian, celebrate his victory with supporters.AP Photo/Linda Schaeffer When they had their son, John-Miles Lewis, Clayton, the couple's witty friend, became his godmother. During...
David Dinkins, 93. He broke barriers as New York City’s first African American mayor but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn. Nov. 23. Bruce Carver Boynton, 83. A civil rights pioneer from Alabama who in...
Matt Damon was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Scott Thorson, Liberace's lover and assistant, in the 2013 HBO film Behind the Candelabra. Damon has been married to his wife Luciana Bozán Barroso since 2005. Age: 54 Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Dig Deeper All Th...
David Dinkins, 93. He broke barriers as New York City’s first African American mayor but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn. Nov. 23. Bruce Carver Boynton, 83. A civil rights pioneer from Alabama who i...
After moving to New York in the 1930s, he was involved in many early civil rights protests, including one against North Carolinas segregated public transit system that resulted in his arrest. (Rustin was eventually sentenced to work on a chain gang.) ...
Lewis said in a statement that Bezos “was not sent, did not read and did not opine on any draft.” He added that he does “not believe in presidential endorsements. We are an independent newspaper and should support our readers’ ability to make up ...
Bennett was also an activist, and joined Harry Belafonte and Martin Luther King Jr. in the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965. He also performed at a rally at the state capitol in support for the Civil Rights Act. Later in life, he spoke out on gun violence, and was friends with former...