From Selma to the Capitol Steps – Roll Call

From Selma to the Capitol Steps

By Meredith Dake-O'Connor

Posted April 16, 2015 at 5:00am

Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon whose experiences fighting for racial equality are being chronicled in a series of graphic novels, recounts his experience in Selma, Ala., Wednesday to a group of students gathered on the House steps. Explore our coverage of the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montogmery, Ala., from Photo Editor Bill Clark and Hill Life Editor Jason Dick .

john lewis selma — Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call

john lewis selma — Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call

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