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Eating Soup With John Lewis

The icon didn’t live to see his vision for racial justice achieved, despite what cynical politicians want us to believe

Jada Gomez
Momentum
Jul 31, 2020

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“Today, I am especially grateful for that brief exchange. It serves as a tender reminder that the dream for racial equality is not fulfilled in America.”
Matt Higginson

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Published in Momentum

Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Jada Gomez
Jada Gomez

Written by Jada Gomez

Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.

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