A Time To Remember

I really didn't say anything about Black History Month, but as February is about to end in these parts, maybe I should pass this along from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

This past month, across America, we celebrated and commemorated Black History Month.

It is important that all Americans remember the outstanding contributions African Americans have made to this country, in the arts, in science, in the military, in politics, and in religion. We must never forget that African Americans have risked their lives and have struggled all in the name of making the world a better place.

While our country is still changing, I am encouraged by the progress we are making. Last year, we saw the renewal of the Voting Rights Act, a tribute to everyone who marched from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 and risked their lives in the name of democracy. And, this past November, we welcomed six more members of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds to Congress, to lead our nation and make positive changes.

America is made stronger by our differences and as we celebrate we must remember the path we have traveled and the struggles undertaken. We must honor those who stand up and fight so that one day we can reach a truly interracial democracy where we lay down the burden of race and class.

Sincerely,

John Lewis
Member of Congress, Georgia's 5th District

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