The Leonard I. Beerman Foundation for Peace and Justice expresses deep sorrow at the death of Representative John Lewis, one of the giants of social justice of our time. As Dr. Joan Beerman explains in this video, the Foundation feels a particular connection to Representative Lewis, who was the first recipient of the Leonard I. Beerman Award for Social Justice in Action.

Watch a brief clip of Representative Lewis and Reverend James Lawson’s memorable conversation from October 2017.