Politics & Government

Congressman John Lewis Visits Fernbank

Lewis's visit timed with Black History Month celebration

U.S. Congressman John Lewis visited last week as part of the school’s annual Black History Month celebration.

Lewis spoke to third, fourth and fifth-grade classes about civil rights and his
personal experiences during that era on Thursday, Feb. 23.

DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson joined Lewis on the visit.

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