The gathering emphasized themes of equity, inclusion, and justice, particularly relevant in the current political landscape.

It’s been five years since civil rights icon John Lewis passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic. Community leaders in Fairmont reflected on his legacy this week and what he meant to a generation. “His big push was voting rights back in the 1960s and we know about bloody Sunday and them crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge but John Lewis did for justice for all he was one of the freedom riders and as you know there were blacks and whites involved and made it all possible for the voting rights act to pass,

"Through struggle and sacrifice, I’ve learned power doesn’t come from a podium, it comes from the people," said Memphis activist Jose Salazar.

This week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing on this day in 2020. Joined by colleagues and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus,

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell took time on Monday to remember the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing this week.