Photo Essay: Rep. John Lewis: The Boy from Troy

On Thursday, Oct. 12 2017, Rep. John Lewis, D-G.A., and co-author Andrew Aydin gave a lecture, entitled Good Trouble, at the Memorial Chapel to discuss their book March: Book Three. Rep. Lewis and Aydin were sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the William L. Thomas ODK Lecture Series, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The lecture provided students and faculty with the opportunity to learn more about “the boy from Troy.” Photos by Amina Lampkin

Upon entering the chapel, attendees received a free copy of Rep. Lewis’ graphic novel.

Memorial Chapel was a more than appropriate venue for the lecture. Thinking about the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement, local churches were hubs for not only worship and fellowship, but for nonviolent training and planning.

Memorial Chapel was a more than appropriate venue for the lecture. Thinking about the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement, local churches were hubs for not only worship and fellowship, but for nonviolent training and planning.

Memorial Chapel was a more than appropriate venue for the lecture. Thinking about the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement, local churches were hubs for not only worship and fellowship, but for nonviolent training and planning.

Students from all walks of life filled the pews of Memorial Chapel to hear a personal account of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s (SNCC) work on the voting rights campaign that spanned from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Students from all walks of life filled the pews of Memorial Chapel to hear a personal account of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s (SNCC) work on the voting rights campaign that spanned from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Students from all walks of life filled the pews of Memorial Chapel to hear a personal account of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s (SNCC) work on the voting rights campaign that spanned from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

Audience members were offered the opportunity to ask Rep. Lewis and Aydin questions pertaining to the race relations of today. Rep. Lewis and Aydin emphasized the power of the student. Rep. Lewis called upon students to never give in and use their power to vote. Aydin remarked that the future of our nation ultimately boils down to its students being catalysts for change.

Audience members were offered the opportunity to ask Rep. Lewis and Aydin questions pertaining to the race relations of today. Rep. Lewis and Aydin emphasized the power of the student. Rep. Lewis called upon students to never give in and use their power to vote. Aydin remarked that the future of our nation ultimately boils down to its students being catalysts for change.

William A. Cohen, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies, welcomed Rep. Lewis and Aydin. President Wallace D. Loh closed the program with remarks about how inspiring Rep. Lewis and Aydin were. President Loh called Rep. Lewis an “American hero.”

William A. Cohen, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies, welcomed Rep. Lewis and Aydin. President Wallace D. Loh closed the program with remarks about how inspiring Rep. Lewis and Aydin were. President Loh called Rep. Lewis an “American hero.”

William A. Cohen, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies, welcomed Rep. Lewis and Aydin. President Wallace D. Loh closed the program with remarks about how inspiring Rep. Lewis and Aydin were. President Loh called Rep. Lewis an “American hero.”

While it can often feel like tensions are only rising because of divisive rhetoric, dialogues such as Good Trouble remind us to be the change we want to see in the world.