The bridge, named after a Confederate officer and leader of the KKK, was the site of Bloody Sunday, where hundreds of people, led by Lewis, who were marching for Black voting rights were brutally attacked by state troopers in 1965. Source
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Officer injured trying to stop Black Lives Matter mural vandalism
It’s the third time this week the mural has been vandalized. Source
Airlines warn employees of possible furloughs in the thousands
As demand for air travel continues to plummet amid the coronavirus pandemic, airlines across the country are warning their employees of possible furloughs to come that number in the thousands. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Remembering civil rights icons C.T. Vivian and John Lewis
Two icons of the civil rights movement, C.T. Vivian and John Lewis, both died Friday. Their tumultuous civil rights journey were often intertwined and now come to an end, once again together. Major Garrett remembers their legacies. Source
Oregon sues federal agencies for violating protesters’ rights
After revelations that federal agents were deployed to protect property and disperse protesters in Portland, state authorities in Oregon are suing several federal agencies involved for violating protesters’ civil rights. Michael George reports. Source
Navy launches investigation into fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
The Navy has launched an investigation into a devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. At least 40 sailors and 23 civilians were hurt, and questions remain if the ship will survive the damage. David Martin reports. Source
Several states imposing stricter coronavirus restrictions as infections continue to spike
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Martin Luther King III looks back at the legacy of John Lewis
“Our nation is at a great loss,” King III said of Lewis’ death. Source
Americans mourn the death of Congressman John Lewis
Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country– and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has died at age 80
Civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia John Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis is remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement who took part in some of the most pivotal moments for racial equality in U.S. history. Nancy Cordes reports. Source