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Civil Rights Icon, Congressman John Lewis Visits Camden for Important Community Events with Rep. Donald Norcross

September 19, 2016

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..."The history of the civil rights movement has roots right here in South Jersey. Dr. King's revolutionary ideas on social justice and nonviolent activism remain both an inspiration and a challenge for our country today. This house stands as a link to Dr. King's life and legacy, and preserving it will affirm his rightful place in Camden's history, and our country's history," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01).

..."The House Republican leadership pulled the plug on the TV cameras and dimmed the lights that day, but we followed the light of John Lewis into the chamber. After the hate-filled, mass killings of dozens of innocent Americans in Orlando, San Bernardino, Sandy Hook, Aurora and countless other American communities, we are compelled to take action," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01).

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Issues: Civil Rights