Inside a room in the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, two closed caskets rested side by side. The men inside the caskets met each other 60 years ago when they were both fighting for civil rights as ...

The esteemed congressman and civil rights activist was remembered at a funeral attended by Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday, after several days of meaningful visitations ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ATLANTA, GA — The life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis will be honored Wednesday in Atlanta. Services were held last night in ...

ATLANTA -- John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral Thursday as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis' example and fight injustice. Three ...

A day of passionate speeches and unforgettable stories at Rep. John Lewis‘ funeral service ended with triumphant, heartbreaking words from his friend, former President Barack Obama. Obama joined two ...

ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral Thursday as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis’ example and fight injustice.

John Lewis’ funeral was today in Atlanta. The late Congressman and civil rights activist died of pancreatic cancer on July 17. He was 80 years old. Barack Obama and other former presidents spoke at ...