Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Activist James Zwerg to Receive Honorary...
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act, Lawrence University will honor two civil rights pioneers who were instrumental in the passage of that legislation. Congressman...
View ArticleCivil rights icon John Lewis to deliver Lawrence commencement address June 14
He met Rosa Parks when he was 17 years old. He met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he was 18. Congressman John Lewis He spoke at the 1963 March on Washington when King delivered his “I Have a Dream”...
View ArticleLawrence awarding honorary degree to civil rights Freedom Rider James Zwerg
James Zwerg Forged by a family-like bond they formed through shared courage, they still often greet each other as “Brother John” and “Brother Jim.” Appleton native James Zwerg and Congressman John...
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