A FIERCE AND TIRELESS LEADER WHO DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUALITY.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:00-7:00PM City Hall Plaza, 133 William Street
The City of New Bedford will honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, the noted civil rights advocate and longtime member of Congress who died on July 17, having dedicated his life to the fight for equality and justice.
The Human Relations Commission has organized a memorial celebration remembering John Lewis, to be held Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held outdoors in front of City Hall, 133 William Street, with face coverings and social distancing required.
Supported by: Mayor Jon Mitchell, City of New Bedford, Dept. of Community Services, Chuck Smiler, COVID Cultural/Equity Committee, New Bedford Branch of the NAACP, Minority Action Committee, OBVD, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts, United Inter-Faith Action & The Inter-Church Council of GNB.
“Get out there and push, and stand up, and speak out, and get in the way the same that my generation got in the way, Good trouble-Necessary trouble.” — John Lewis
The public is welcome to attend, but must adhere to social distancing and mask wearing.
