Who were the Big 6 in the Civil Rights Movement?

Congressman John Lewis is the only living member of the "Big Six." He represented SNCC with a speech at the August 28, 1963 March on Washington. Lewis has represented the 5th District of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives since 1987, a district which includes almost all of Atlanta. Lewis is still fighting today for the dream of Dr. King. to be fulfilled.
Congressman John Lewis is the only living member of the “Big Six.” He represented SNCC with a speech at the August 28, 1963 March on Washington. Lewis has represented the 5th District of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives since 1987, a district which includes almost all of Atlanta. Lewis is still fighting today for the dream of Dr. King. to be fulfilled.
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Join our Newsletter

Sign up for Rolling Out news straight to your inbox.

Read more about:
Also read