Protests in Birmingham and 1,600 other communities across the country were a direct response to the federal governments’ controversial policies like mass deportation and cuts to programs benefiting low-income people.

A Savannah gathering commemorated the fifth anniversary of civil rights activist and former Georgia Representative John Lewis's death. Attendees advocated for voting rights expansion and protested potential cuts to programs like Medicaid and Social Security.

Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.

Civil rights icon John Lewis died five years ago today. Nicole A. Moore reflects on his lasting impact from the Center for Civil and Human Rights.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell took time on Monday to remember the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing this week.