As our President and CEO Detria Everson walked across the #EdmundPettusBridge, she thought of #RepJohnLewis' words on #Selma "[The Bridge] was a test of the belief that love was stronger than hate. It is. Much stronger. So much stronger." She spoke with 11Alive News just after crossing. #Selma60

Did you know? AUC Woodruff Library has an archive of Lillian Miles Lewis’ papers. Today is her birthday. Our CEO Detria Everson recently visited the library to look through the archives with the library's CEO Dr. Kimberley Bugg. Details: findingaids.auctr.edu/repositories... #HappyBirthdayLillian

Fri., Feb. 21: AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition, @johnlewisorg.bsky.social & @ncjw.bsky.social-Atlanta are hosting an event to honor #RepJohnLewis‘s legacy on what would have been his 85th birthday, at The Temple in Atlanta #AJCAtlanta #JLMLF #NCJW #TheTemple #Atlanta #RepJohnLewis #JohnLewis85

President Barack Obama awarded the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom to #RepJohnLewis on this day, Feb. 15, in 2011. In this clip, Rep. Lewis describes what the honor meant to him. Source: Obama WH YouTube (maintained by the National Archives) #GoodTrouble #GoodTroublemaker #JLMLF

We’d LOVE for you to participate in the #JohnLewisSelfie Campaign next Friday, Feb. 21. It’s a great way to show your love for Rep. John Lewis on what would have been his 85th Birthday. Details: jlmlf.org/johnlewissel... #ValentinesDay #JohnLewis #RepJohnLewis #JLMLF

Our Board Chair Michael Collins spoke to @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social' John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) 2024-2025 cohort this week. He focused on his 20 years as chief of staff to #RepJohnLewis. They also spoke about John Lewis' work as a student organizer. #HumanRights #JLMLF

Save the Date: The #GoodTroubleGala comes to Flourish in Atlanta May 29, 2025! Stay tuned to our website for more details on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, speakers and special guests: johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.org/good-trouble... #SavetheDate #Atlanta #JLMLF #RepJohnLewis

Join AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation & NCJW-Atlanta to honor #RepJohnLewis's legacy on what would have been his 85th birthday, Feb. 21 at The Temple. Attendance is free, but registration is required: tinyurl.com/JLewis85th #Atlanta #JohnLewis85

Carter G. Woodson started #BlackHistoryMonth in 1926. @asalh-bhm.bsky.social, the org. he founded, declared #labor as this year's theme. #RepJohnLewis had a 99% voting record in Congress. He often recalled that the #MarchonWashington was also about #organizedlabor. #BHM #ASALH #JLMLF #unions

We are proud to support the relaunch of #MinecraftEDU's “Lessons in #GoodTrouble” learning experience featuring #RepJohnLewis and #GoodTroublemakers from throughout history. Details 🔗https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/good-trouble-update #Minecraft #RepJohnLewis #JLMLF

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Help us honor #RepJohnLewis on what would have been his 85th birthday (Feb. 21) and post a #JohnLewisSelfie. Details: jlmlf.org/johnlewissel... It's ok if you don't have a picture with him...we're using a "liberal" definition of the word selfie. Let us know how he inspires you. #JLMLF

Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience deeply influenced #RepJohnLewis' activism. It is Dr. King’s teachings on love, however, that may have had the most significant influence on Lewis, who looked up to Dr. King as a mentor. #MLKDay #MLKDay2025 #JLMLF

President Jimmy Carter’s commitment to civil and human rights was without equal. The John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation joins friends, family and admirers in celebrating his life and legacy. Photo Credit: @cartercenter.bsky.social | Celebrating his 90th birthday Oct. 1, 2014. #RIPJimmyCarter

We want to wish everyone a Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a time to honor African heritage, reflect on the seven principles, and commit to building and nurturing our beloved community. Learn more from @simuseumafro.bsky.social: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor... #HappyKwanzaa #NguzoSaba #JLMLF

This year, the first night of #Hanukkah falls on #ChristmasDay. Learn more about #RepJohnLewis' decades of support for the Jewish community in this article written by one of our Board Members, Sherry Frank, in 2020. www.atlantajewishtimes.com/farewell-to-... #MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah #JLMLF

Your support helps us promote John and Lillian Miles Lewis' legacy, focused on democracy and voting, youth civic engagement and building bridges. Please consider making a contribution today. 🔗 johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.networkforgood.com #JLMLF #GivingTuesday

We're launching a new JLMLF #GoodTrouble Store in time for the holidays. We're celebrating with a 10% off #CyberWeek Sale (Dec. 2 through Dec 9). 🔗 www.jlmlf.org/store Find your next holiday gift and join us as a #GoodTroublemaker. #JLMLF #CyberMonday #CyberMonday2024

Our #Thankyou post acknowledging the Good Troublemakers, donors, volunteers & social media followers who have helped carry on John and Lillian Miles Lewis’ legacy is a good @bsky.app #introduction, right? #NewtoBluesky #JLMLF #GoodTrouble #GoodTroublemaker #RepJohnLewis #CivilRights #VotingRights