The congressman and veteran of the civil rights movement is also the unlikely author of a comedian book series. He explains how a comedian started his fascination with civil rights and why he’s still getting into ‘good anxietyOf all the hats Georgia congressman John Lewis has worn over his more than 50 years in public life as a protester,activist and representative for Georgia’s fifth district, perhaps none is more unexpected than that of comedian book protagonist. But now, and nearly eight years after the idea was hatched for the March trilogy – a graphic novel memoir of Lewis’s experiences in the civil rights movement – Lewis hopes it will help inspire a new generation to acquire into what he likes to call good anxiety”,and help young Americans understand how far the nation has arrive. Related: Rosa Parks: 60th anniversary of a historic day in Alabama – in pictures Related: Coalition of activists affiliated with Black Lives Matter outline policy agenda Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com