How John Lewis Helped Shape Civil Rights in America | Georgia Stories

Learn the inspiring story of John Lewis, a Georgia civil rights leader whose lifelong commitment to justice and nonviolent protest helped transform the nation. Follow his journey from early activism in sit‑ins and Freedom Rides to his leadership on “Bloody Sunday” in Selma and his influential role in securing voting rights for all Americans.

The resource highlights Lewis’s dedication to making “good trouble,” his years serving Georgia’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the legacy he left as a champion for equality and civic engagement. Thought‑provoking guiding questions and classroom support materials invite students to connect his life and work to broader themes in Georgia and U.S. history.

NOTE: The closed captions are also available in Spanish.