Be a Living Memorial to the Life of Congressman John Lewis

Ways to honor the memory and legacy of Congressman John Lewis in 2020:

Simply put, everyone vote!
Contact your elected officials and urge them to vote for the John Lewis Act (Voting Rights Renewal Act).
Register to Vote in 2020 (deadline October 19, 2020 – PA).
Vote by mail, asap, deadlines for the November 3 General Election:

5pm October 27 – Applications must be Received by your county election office.

8pm November 3 – VOTED BALLOTS must be RECEIVED by your county election office – postmarks are not enough.

Go to the polls with a friend and vote (being mindful of your safety – COVID-19).
Host intergenerational conversations among your relatives about the right to vote (include children).
Help Seniors to vote by mail, know the process, know the deadlines, and help them navigate the process.
Send out information on social media platforms encouraging the younger generations to vote.
Complete the 2020 Census.
Encourage peaceful non-violent protest in open spaces (Not Federal Government Property) and be mindful of COVID-19.
Encourage the News Media to cover non-violent protests and not escalate existing tensions.
Speak with the younger generations and tell them of the life and passion of John Lewis.
Talk to one another about the civil rights struggles of the past and the current civil rights struggle. Discuss the similarities and the differences.
Host a family virtual gathering the day of the election and pray for the nation.

“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.” John Lewis

Please read and/or listen to a few of the last words of John Lewis:

Compiled for circulation by the Philadelphia Baptist Association