Latest posts tagged with #JLMLF on Bluesky
We must answer his call to continue showing up, and it was an honor to join the @johnlewisorg.bsky.social to present the 2025 Good Troublemaker Scholarships, investments to show up for students in the #FightingFifth.
#JLMLF #GoodTroubleGala (2)
Fri., Feb. 21: AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition, @johnlewisorg.bsky.social & @ncjw.bsky.social-Atlanta are hosting an event to honor #RepJohnLewis‘s legacy on what would have been his 85th birthday, at The Temple in Atlanta
#AJCAtlanta #JLMLF #NCJW #TheTemple #Atlanta #RepJohnLewis #JohnLewis85
President Barack Obama awarded the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom to #RepJohnLewis on this day, Feb. 15, in 2011.
In this clip, Rep. Lewis describes what the honor meant to him.
Source: Obama WH YouTube (maintained by the National Archives)
#GoodTrouble #GoodTroublemaker #JLMLF
We’d LOVE for you to participate in the #JohnLewisSelfie Campaign next Friday, Feb. 21.
It’s a great way to show your love for Rep. John Lewis on what would have been his 85th Birthday.
Details: jlmlf.org/johnlewissel...
#ValentinesDay #JohnLewis #RepJohnLewis #JLMLF
Our Board Chair Michael Collins spoke to @rfkhumanrights.bsky.social' John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) 2024-2025 cohort this week.
He focused on his 20 years as chief of staff to #RepJohnLewis. They also spoke about John Lewis' work as a student organizer.
#HumanRights #JLMLF
Save the Date: The #GoodTroubleGala comes to Flourish in Atlanta May 29, 2025!
Stay tuned to our website for more details on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, speakers and special guests: johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.org/good-trouble...
#SavetheDate #Atlanta #JLMLF #RepJohnLewis
Scan the QR codes:
1. @kayewhitehead.bsky.social (President, @asalh-bhm.bsky.social on #BlackHistoryMonth and this year’s theme.
2. “Yet Another Reason to Love John Lewis—His Stance on Labor” by Rick Kahlenberg (Former Senior Fellow, tcfdotorg.bsky.social
#BHM #Labor #ASALH #RepJohnLewis #JLMLF
Photos: Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), speaking on the importance of upholding voting rights and expanding the influence of organized labor, at the 2013 IAM National Staff Conference. Credit: Ron Sherman. (International Association of Machinists) John Lewis introducing the Employee Empowerment Act, along with Congressman Keith Ellison, Richard Kahlenberg, and others. Source: Sam Marvit. (The Century Foundation)
Carter G. Woodson started #BlackHistoryMonth in 1926.
@asalh-bhm.bsky.social, the org. he founded, declared #labor as this year's theme.
#RepJohnLewis had a 99% voting record in Congress. He often recalled that the #MarchonWashington was also about #organizedlabor.
#BHM #ASALH #JLMLF #unions
We are proud to support the relaunch of #MinecraftEDU's “Lessons in #GoodTrouble” learning experience featuring #RepJohnLewis and #GoodTroublemakers from throughout history.
Details
🔗education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/good-trouble-...
#Minecraft #RepJohnLewis #JLMLF
Help us honor #RepJohnLewis on what would have been his 85th birthday (Feb. 21) and post a #JohnLewisSelfie.
Details: jlmlf.org/johnlewissel...
It's ok if you don't have a picture with him...we're using a "liberal" definition of the word selfie.
Let us know how he inspires you.
#JLMLF
"Hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "Where Do We Go From Here?" Address
#MLKDay #MLKDay2025 #JLMLF
Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence and civil disobedience deeply influenced #RepJohnLewis' activism.
It is Dr. King’s teachings on love, however, that may have had the most significant influence on Lewis, who looked up to Dr. King as a mentor.
#MLKDay #MLKDay2025 #JLMLF
We want to wish everyone a Happy Kwanzaa!
Kwanzaa is a time to honor African heritage, reflect on the seven principles, and commit to building and nurturing our beloved community.
Learn more from @simuseumafro.bsky.social: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
#HappyKwanzaa #NguzoSaba #JLMLF
This year, the first night of #Hanukkah falls on #ChristmasDay.
Learn more about #RepJohnLewis' decades of support for the Jewish community in this article written by one of our Board Members, Sherry Frank, in 2020.
www.atlantajewishtimes.com/farewell-to-...
#MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah #JLMLF
Giving Tuesday logo, customized with an image of John and Lillian Miles Lewis where the "v" would be in Giving and the JLMLF Exclamation mark. Text below logo, "Recurring contributions, however small, have long-term benefits." Text on right, "We are raising money for our high school / college civic engagement and voter education work, the Good Troublemaker Neighborhood Grants and Scholarship program and our efforts to digitize Congressman Lewis’ archives.”
Your support helps us promote John and Lillian Miles Lewis' legacy, focused on democracy and voting, youth civic engagement and building bridges.
Please consider making a contribution today.
🔗 johnandlillianmileslewisfoundation.networkforgood.com
#JLMLF #GivingTuesday
We're launching a new JLMLF #GoodTrouble Store in time for the holidays. We're celebrating with a 10% off #CyberWeek Sale (Dec. 2 through Dec 9).
🔗 www.jlmlf.org/store
Find your next holiday gift and join us as a #GoodTroublemaker.
#JLMLF #CyberMonday #CyberMonday2024
Our #Thankyou post acknowledging the Good Troublemakers, donors, volunteers & social media followers who have helped carry on John and Lillian Miles Lewis’ legacy is a good @bsky.app #introduction, right?
#NewtoBluesky
#JLMLF #GoodTrouble #GoodTroublemaker #RepJohnLewis #CivilRights #VotingRights
