“55 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die. I don't know how I made it back, but I know we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must keep pushing and pulling and find a way to get in the way.”

Source: Twitter https://twitter.com/repjohnlewis/status/1236392740717543424, (7 March 2020)

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