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Devoting his life to racial justice and equity, Rep. John R. Lewis was an unmatched orator. Here are some of his most memorable quotes.
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Jul 17, 2021 · “Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”
- chase.dibenedetto@mashable.com
- Social Good Reporter
Here are 10 quotes from Lewis that provide perspective and inspiration for the fight for social justice. 1. "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
- Vote, always. “Your vote matters. If it didn’t, why would some people keep trying to take it away? # goodtrouble” Lewis sent this tweet on July 3, 2018. It highlights his life’s work—equitable voting.
- Never too young to make a difference. As a founder and leader of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Lewis was the youngest person to speak at the March on Washington.
- Speak truth to power. “Speak up, speak out, get in the way,” said Lewis. He taught us the importance of speaking up and speaking out. We have to be willing to speak up about injustice, always, no matter the costs.
- Become a racial equity broker. Lewis is the personification of transitioning from a political activist to a politician. I frame it as transitioning from a racial equity advocate to a racial equity broker.
Oct 4, 2023 · “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” — John Lewis “I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.”
Jul 18, 2020 · Lewis said on the anniversary of the Selma march: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”
Jul 19, 2020 · “She inspired us to find a way, to get in the way, to get in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble.” Over the years, he was able to meet and work with Rosa Parks who taught him about the philosophy and discipline of non-violence.
