January 6, 2020By Stacy M. Brown
Two Nashville Police officers (click here) carry John Lewis after he refused to obey orders during a protest at Herschel’s Tic Toc restaurant in Nashville in 1962.
Millions adore Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) (click here) for his selfless and lifelong dedication to civil and equal rights.
Some idolize Lewis like a rock star, while most revere him as an icon.
It is why presidents, politicians, members of Congress, and everyday people have taken time this week to pay tribute to the 79-year-old, 17-term congressman, who announced that he’s battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
“If there’s one thing I love about Rep. John Lewis, it’s his incomparable will to fight,” former President Barack Obama wrote on his official Twitter account....
January 6, 2020
By Lynn Elber
Los Angeles - Alex Trebek has a message of support for (click here) Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer.
“We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t both complete the year as pancreatic cancer survivors,” Trebek said when asked what he would tell Lewis. He noted they’re the same age, 79.
The Georgia Democrat and veteran civil rights leader announced his diagnosis of advanced cancer in late December. In making his announcement, Lewis made clear that he has no plans to step aside and said, “I have a fighting chance.’’
Trebek made his illness public last March and has shared his progress and setbacks.
The “Jeopardy!” host struck a resolute but realistic tone in discussing the disease, including its toll, during during last month’s taping of a prime-time special, “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time,” with top contestants Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer, The contest begins airing Tuesday on ABC....
