March. Book.1
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Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an iconic figure in the civil rights movement, known for his unwavering commitment to justice and nonviolence. His journey spans from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, marked by significant events like the 1963 March on Washington and his receipt of the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president. To share his extraordinary story with future generations, Lewis has created a graphic novel trilogy in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and acclaimed artist Nate Powell. This trilogy serves as a vivid first-hand account of Lewis' lifelong fight for civil and human rights, reflecting on the progress made since the era of Jim Crow and segregation. The first volume covers Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his pivotal meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the emergence of the Nashville Student Movement, and their nonviolent efforts to dismantle segregation through lunch counter sit-ins, culminating in a powerful moment at City Hall. Inspired by the 1958 comic "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story," Lewis' own comics bring this vital history to life for a new audience, ensuring that the echoes of the movement resonate for generations to come.