Congressman John Lewis Arrives to Montgomery, AL

Jul 26

In Montgomery, Alabama, the home of the civil rights movement, crowds are gathering near and far to pay respect and honor to Troy native and civil-rights leader, Congressman John Lewis.

Congressman Lewis arrived by procession on Dexter Avenue this Sunday afternoon by a full military honor guard.

He will lie in state at the Montgomery, Alabama Capitol until 7:00 p.m. today and then he will be honored at Bicentennial Park with a vigil, just across from the Capitol. The daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Bernice A. King, will speak at the vigil, along with other notable civil rights leaders.

According to WSFA News, he will be one of the only people to lie in state that did not serve as governor of Alabama.

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Jaquetta Bazier

Jaquetta is the Founding Editor of Kin + Dignity Magazine. The Montgomery, Alabama, (by way of Waugh, Alabama) native is on a mission to bring authentic and powerful stories of Southern Black Culture to light in areas outside of major cities, where we are largely dismissed and unrepresented. She’s an old soul, a die hard breakfast eater, and on a good day you can find her on the porch soaking up the sun. Being a Taurus and bona fide introvert allows her to thrive in quiet, be an amazing listener, and provide sound advice in support of those near and dear to her. She’s the owner of Velvet Quill Communications, Forge Strategies, the wife of an Army Veteran, rescuer of two dogs, and faithful member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lily of the Valley #7 in Oklahoma City.

Congressman John Lewis Arrives to Montgomery, AL

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