He would often reference the principles of the Constitution in his pursuit of social justice ... It's his way of paying tribute to the legendary civil rights icon. "After you hear it, once ...

Meredith is a civil rights icon who has long resisted that label because he believes it sets issues such as voting rights and equal access to education apart from other human rights. During the ...

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis ... that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad.’” ...