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According to WSBTV, the family of the late John Lewis have released a calendar over events to celebrate the life of the great congressman and civil rights leader. Lewis died after a long battler with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Some events will be live-streamed and folks participating from home are encouraged to tie a blue or purple ribbon on their front doors commemorate his life. If you would like to upload photos, videos, or content remembering John Lewis, click here
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Check out the events below:
Saturday, July 25 – Troy, Ala and Selma, Ala
A Service Celebrating “The Boy from Troy”
Trojan Arena, Troy University
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT
This is is open to the public, but seats are limited due to social distancing requirements
Rep. Lewis Lies in Repose
Trojan Arena, Troy University
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Open to the public. Attendees will be required to wear face and mouth coverings.
Selma Honors Congressman John Robert Lewis: 1940-2020
Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Attendees must wear face masks
Rep. Lewis Lies in Repose
Brown Chapel A.ME. Church
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. CT
Open to the public, Attendees must wear face masks
Sunday, July 26 – Selma, Ala and Montgomery, Ala
The Final Crossing
Edmund Pettus Bridge
10 a.m. CT
Attendees must wear face masks
Receiving Ceremony
Alabama State Capitol
Front Entrance Hall State Capitol
2 p.m – 2:15 p.m. CT
Rep. John Lewis Lies in State
Alabama State Capitol
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. CT
Open to the public. Attendees must wear face masks
Monday, July 27 & Tuesday, July 28 – Washington, DC
Special Ceremony
Rotunda, United States Capitol
Mon., July 27, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Rep. John Lewis Lies in State
United States Capitol
Mon., July 27, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tues., July 28, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Masks are required for public viewing
Wednesday, July 29 – Atlanta
Special Ceremony
Rotunda, Georgia State Capitol
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Rep. John Lewis Lies in State
Rotunda, Georgia State Capitol
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Open to the public. Face masks are required.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Omega Service
Rotunda, Georgia State Capitol
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Face masks are required.
Thursday, July 30
A Celebration of Life
Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary
11 a.m.
All Attendees must wear face masks
Source: Ashley Trybula / Radio One Digital
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