Movers, shakers,
thinkers and doers converged on Atlanta to salute U.S. Congressman John Lewis
at his star-studded 75th Birthday Celebration.
“We are going to have
a beautiful evening together, with great food, dancing and fun,” Congressman
Lewis said in a press statement. “I am so humbled by the love and support of my
friends and especially, my constituents in Georgia’s Fifth Congressional
District. I wake up every day honored and blessed to serve them and our nation
after 75 years.”
The Celebration was
held on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Tabernacle ... two weeks following the
50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” where he walked across the Edmund Pettus
Bridge.
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Congressman Lewis being intereviewed by WXIA, Channel 11. |
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Congressman Lewis is overwhelmed by the attendance. |
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A reflective moment. |
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Congressman John Lewis and family. |
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Backstage laughter with Carl Nelson, Terri J. Vaughn, Tinchina Arnold, Dulé Hill, Kim Fields and AJ Calloway. |
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Tinchina Arnold glances over the song she will soon be singing. |
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Selfie time with Tim Hur, Exec. VP of Young Democrats of GA, Dulé Hill,
Terri J. Vaughn and Kim Fields |
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Nothing like a hug between friends,
Dulé Hill and Kim Fields. |
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Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) rehearsing backstage. |
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Morehouse College Glee Club practicing backstage. |
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Demetria McKinney with Morehouse College Glee Club. |
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"Which Side Are You On?" performed by Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. |
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Freedom for All. |
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Chelsea Sharpe of Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. |
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Clark King from American Idol. |
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Roy Barnes - 80th Governor of Georgia. |
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Jennifer Holliday. |
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The Anointed Pace Sisters. |
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Alfre Woodard |
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Gary W. Jeter II Ballet X. |
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Gary W. Jeter II and Beth Spangler of the Voice. |
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Dulé Hill. |
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Jonathan Mason, International President Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. |
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AJ Calloway. |
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Regina Belle. |
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The hosts and celebrities gather before Congressman Lewis takes the stage. |
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Congressman Lewis is greeted by Ambassador Andrew and Carolyn Young. |
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Congressman Lewis is hugged by Terri J. Vaughn. |
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Andrew Young, Evelyn White, Morehouse College Glee Club member, Regina Belle, Tim Hur, John Lewis, Gary W. Jeter II, AJ Calloway, Jennifer Holliday, Beth Spangler, Terri J. Vaughn and Dulé Hill. |
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Congressman Lewis jokes as he dances ... everyone laughs. |
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Rutherford Seydel shakes Congressman Lewis' hand. |
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Congressman Lewis takes the mic ... |
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Congressman Lewis thanks everyone. |
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