The late Congressman John Lewis and his wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, dedicated their lives to fighting against discrimination and advocating for equal rights for all people.
The Lewises were passionate about civic engagement and building the “beloved community.”
Lewis, who represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 2020, created the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation to continue the Lewises’ vision and values on purposeful living.
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