So true. I saw this episode of 60 minutes recently and they were interviewing a black gentleman who had been wrongly imprisoned on death row for 30 years until 2015 when he was proven innocent and released. They asked him if he was angry, and he said: "No. They took 30 years of my life, but I cannot afford to give them the joy I have left. Being angry would be letting them win. I'm a person that love to laugh and I love to see other people smile, and how can I smile when I'm full of hate?"
I agree. I tell people all the time, disregard is my hate. I won't hate anyone but I'll completely disregard someone to the point I'll forget their names. That said, I don't have to hate my attacker to defend myself against his/her attack.
Yvonne Smith or better yet, here is your real American Hero! A man that faced down those trying to oppress him and his people, with no weapons or violence and no way of knowing if he was going to die this time! I hear these people jumping up and down about a flag and the military, but at least the military has weapons and training and a place to lay their head while being backed by the finances of a government! John and his people, our people, didn’t and they still fought! NOW THAT’S HEROIC!!!
I met John Lewis one time when I was pretty young and I can’t remember it all that well because i was so young but i’m still in awe just about the fact that I was in his presence and shook his hand. He is one of the most important civil rights leaders still alive today and he needs to be talked about more often.
A few years back, when Mr. Lewis was running for re election, He had a car in the Atlanta Pride Parade. (I want to say this was around 2012, or thereabouts), And of course, they had the white convertible with the John Lewis for Congress sign on the door, but he wasn't in the car. He was out on the street, running back and forth across the street, saying hello, shaking hands, talking to people, bending down to talk to some kid, taking a selfie with him, etc, and when his car got a bit up the street, John took off after it at a run. He's got a good 18 years on me, but I remember thinking, I hope I'm in that good a shape when I reach that age. I really hope he licks the cancer. We really need him in Congress, especially after loosing Elijah Cummings.
+Sarah Smith Lewis advocated the opposite of Lings belief to not see color. BLM is based on labeling people "white" "black"and such. They are trying to unite, they explicitly say if you don't agree with them then your part of a "problem". They basically say if you don't believe White people are overwhelmingly racist and cops are killing blacks JUST FOR BEING BLACK. Its an insane narrative to accept in such a time and requires intense belief in "Whites" being evil and inherently racist. King would definetly have been #Alllivesmatter. BLM is inherently racist in name! It also is only interested in one race of people. They don't give a shit if a White Male like me dies from Cops. Fuck y'all SJWs.
+Sarah Smith Lewis advocated the opposite of Lings belief to not see color. BLM is based on labeling people "white" "black"and such. They are trying to unite, they explicitly say if you don't agree with them then your part of a "problem". They basically say if you don't believe White people are overwhelmingly racist and cops are killing blacks JUST FOR BEING BLACK. Its an insane narrative to accept in such a time and requires intense belief in "Whites" being evil and inherently racist. King would definetly have been #Alllivesmatter. BLM is inherently racist in name! It also is only interested in one race of people. They don't give a shit if a White Male like me dies from Cops. Fuck y'all SJWs.
+Bukk, I disagree with you. Black Lives Matter, is a nonviolent group that formed out of retaliation against cops indiscriminately killing unarmed black men, and black women. A lot like the Black Panther Party did, decades ago, during the Civil Rights Movement. The 'Black Lives Matter' group is not about being an organized hate group, or terrorists, like the Ku Klux Klan. Do some independent research, man.
This guy sounds so kind, polite, articulate and knowledgeable, he also has an history of participation in important political changes of the country. I think he should be the U.S President and not that balloon of hate, champion of clientelism, incompetence and superdupism that is spending his nights at the presidential house!! People like this could have a positive impact worldwide!! #LewisForPresident
Trevor is a very smart fellow, it takes a special person to migrate from Africa as an adult, overcome all the odds, and break into the American media space and become so successful.
John Lewis - a man of integrity and courage. I have total respect for him and what he is fighting for. I am white and old. I remember when he stood on that bridge. It wasn't easy and he could have walked away. Dogs, policemen and crazed white people jeering and threatening. He stood tall and took the blows that made America finally take a look straight on at naked racism. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. You made America better for your spilled blood.
Patricia Lefevre So well written and I agree that Mr. Lewis was a true American who fought for justice, civil rights and just to be treated like a human being!!! His legacy will forever be with us,💜
I agree but probably not for the same reasons that most do. I refuse to hate anyone but I know how to suppress people in such a way to forget them. I might recognize a face should our paths cross again but as far as their names; no and Ebay's easy because I suck remembering names anyways. That doesn't mean I'm going around throwing forgivenesses and forgets all over the place either.
Just got linked here from Reddit. This was a great quality interview that shows the importance of civil rights. I really just loved both of these virile looking black bucks and I would be proud for either of them to have sex with my wife and daughters.
Don't mistake me, I don't just avoid women because I'm terrified that they might also sleep with someone whose skin is more than three shades away on the Dulux colour chart. I merely find socialising tiresome when not surrounded with people who recognise my bravery in being both psuedo-intellectual AND racist. What is the hedonistic degenerate pleasure of "bustin a nut" when compared with the courageous liberation of being openly racist online?
AugustusPugin nope, but between groups differences only add up to 15% of the genetic variance we see within groups (and which would predominantly be superficial and directly adaptive to environment see Lewontin apportionment of genetic diversity). So calling it skin colour is not misleading in a way consequential to the core argument. But don't act like logic and reason are why you're a racist twat, please
What hurts me the most, is that he fought hard all these years for the vote, lived to see Obama in office, and also lived to see Trump in office, and he left from this world where the USA was at this horrible stage. What have the Americans done with their votes for men and great people like John Lewis? Shame on all of you.
I know you are not American from this comment. So I will say what I think he would say along with my opinion. With so much hate around today in this country and the world there is still plenty of hope and we must be opportunistic of what is around us. So many are united with this message in our country and the rest of the world this is hopeful and an opportunity to continue to push and make things better. My opinion based on fact is this, the majority of America did not vote for this person in the Oval Office (the outdated electoral college did) nor are we standing for continued injustice like George Floyd and many others that are not mentioned within other minority communities like Hispanics. This is something like Lewis said will have to be constantly pushed to make it better and can take many lifetimes but is necessary for everyone. So there is no shame when you see the unity and a historical opportunity for advancement.
Imagine watching this hours after watching John Lewis' funeral today at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia, where some of the finest tributes ever were paid by many distinguished persons who knew this incredible human being. Three former presidents were in attendance and a fourth, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter. The eulogy was delivered by the first black President Barack Obama. Wow! Although we have become accustomed to his great speeches over the years, today's tribute to John Lewis, was exceptional. Now, how amazing is it that a country that has produced so many great and bright stars such as John Lewis, MLK, James Baldwin, Malcom X, Farakan, Barack Obama and so many more, that America is in this state of flux today. I remain hopeful that a change is gonna come. I hope sooner than later. Rest in eternal peace Sir John Lewis.
This humble voice of reason will be sorely missed... perhaps from Beyond the Grave people will listen to your wisdom. Thank you for playing this video✌ let's get where we need to get with love and respect.
I think Congressman John Lewis deserves a lot of respect for being alongside MLK for fighting for civil rights. Whether you agree or disagree that he endorsed a very unpopular candidate in history. He was part of a movement that says that racism, bigotry, and segregation have no place in America. And I agree when he said that "it's an ongoing struggle", that even though we accomplished a lot in the arena of civil rights, we have some work to do. We need to end the era of mass incarceration, end the "war on drugs", reform the criminal justice system, and restore the Voting Rights Act. It's not gonna happen overnight, it's not gonna happen when a particular candidate is in office, and etc. It takes time, and we need to raise awareness on these issues to all people so that we can pressure our politicians to get those things done, it's not hard. In other words, "THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES"!
John Lewis American Hero... but John dosen't think so... That is what all true heroes think... It's not about them... true humility! Great man... 😪✊✊ R.I.P. John, thanks for your humanity, humility, HONESTY and hope. You'll be in our hearts for as long as we're alive. This man gave his life so every Black American could vote in "The Land of the Free".
Rest In Peace John R. Lewis you have fought a good fight since you were a young man . And you never stopped, you was right there in Washington, D.C. with the Peacefulness Protests with all the young people of all Nationalities. Saying Black Life Matters and he was fighting another fight that he lost last week. RIP ❤️🙏🏾😢
kevin hood self made lol that made me laugh clearly u know nothing about his fortune he got it all from his father don't believe what he says look up the facts and stop being a dummy feeding on every bs he sells you without questions
yes his father was a successful businessman and his son became much more successful. now how about bill and hillary all they do is rig elections and steal from the taxpayer but your probably not a taxpayer im sure you depend on the government to take money from other people and give it to you for your vote
kevin hood do you know how he got his money his grandfather ran whorehouses, his father got more money by fraud and getting involved with mafia and so did trump he even begged to let out a drug trafficker out of prison bc he owed him something he's been bankrupted multiple times only to be saved by his muslim saudi princes which he is no longer on their good side after the whole ban thing and many more u clearly know nothing other than what he tells u and he's a buisness man he tells you whatever he thinks u need to hear sad that you're buying into his bs without fact checking .
MeryLand what the fuck do you know, tell all about the clintons and obama, these lyin murdering bastards make trump look like an angel. but you just keep believing the bullshit your brainwashed to believe. maybe al sharpton is where you get your information
kevin hood you see it's easy to criticize the current president without actually looking how much of a shithole bush left the country that most people thought it would take longer than it actually did to go back to normal with the war that bush created souly for greed he invaded a country and killed millions of innocent muslim people including women and children only based on the fact that they were a danger which later on was discovered that it was total bullshit, the war and killing of innocent was only for the land and its oil and i get it it's easy for a presidential candidate that is in charge of nothing and doesn't know how hard it is to actually made a choice that important to so lany millions of lives and it's easy to talk shit about two or three flaws ignoring the thousands of wins it's easy... trash talking is easy and it's even easier when you people hanging on to your every word taking it as facts without checking for it's actual truth it's easy but when it comes to someone like trump who has been rich his entire life and never truggle a day in his life or been in a politics in any way and doesn't know what actually is going on in the world rn to an extremely idiotic level, which such conflicted views and his secretly wanting to change politics to suit his motifs is scary bc mostly we don't know what his mostives and his role models are freaking dictators and that is scary for democracy and the fact that he's so good at selling whatever idea he wants to people that don't know better is scary bc those votes counts and those methods won't work with educated world leaders matter of fact they're actually dangerous based on the foreign policies he proposed i mean i could go on forever but some of you supporters of his are so blinded but the ideas that he paints which clearly he's gonna dispose of the minute he gets into office bc it's impossible to actually make happenn that you can't even see logic so i'm done talking to you good luck voting to end america or at least set it years back... see the consequences.. live them in your everyday life then regret it for years to come . goodbye.
Always love Trevor's interviews, but when he is interviewing a person he has utmost respect for, his style goes into "Sunday best" mode, which is great!
"Redeem the soul of the world"... we must do this! Mr. John Lewis was a man of God. He lived his life transparently for us all to see right from wrong. He left us a blue print for us to continue the struggle for justice for all.
Trever Noah is a perfect replacement for Jon Stewart. What an intelligent young man. So thoughtful and funny. Represents the best of humanity in many ways.
You will be missed. I never knew much about you till recently with all the issues happening in Washington, nor did I know how much of an importance you were. You had wisdom, you were fearless, and you were a leader. You fought for so much, to not only give yourself access to rights you should’ve already had, but you gave it to the generations of the future too. Like my mother always said “Never take things for granted,” and knowing how the world is now, I can’t let the opportunities given to me go by. It’d be a disservice to not only myself, but undermined so much you and our people have fought for.
Loved this, gotta read his book.,,,I have started watching the show just a few months ago,sorry. But I check in almost every day now. I enjoy it and learn things. Thanks
Mr. Lewis is a true American hero.What he went through in the 60`s was horrendous but ,unfortunately, necessary. White people need to learn the truth concerning black history and their endless contributions to this country and realize black folks are not the enemy.Only through education & understanding can we end racism.
Of course you can kill the hater, of course you can kill the culprit, of course you can kill the criminal - but you won't kill the hate, you won't kill the crime, you won't end the pain. Violence only leads to more violence. Even the death penalty only ever kills people, but not the murder, never the grief - it is always only one more death...
Brings tears to my eyes... What a beautiful human being, perfect example of what we all should be ❣. May the gods bless Mr. Lewis and his name, story and essence forever 💜💜💜 #johnlewis #civilrights #nonviolence #vote
IKR, black people look at me, I'm not being racist by liking this guy. I am not like all those other meanie White people. Them cops just be trippin, that's why they mad. All Whites are racist.
All the best love I can give from the other side of the world. What a wonderful, courageous and loving man. You have always made a difference and I hope you knew that ❤️
John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death: Opinion | John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set aside race, class, age, language and nationality to demand respect for human dignity. That is why I had to visit Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, though I was admitted to the hospital the following day. I just had to see and feel it for myself that, after many years of silent witness, the truth is still marching on. Emmett Till was my George Floyd. He was my Rayshard Brooks, Sandra Bland and Breonna Taylor. He was 14 when he was killed, and I was only 15 years old at the time. I will never ever forget the moment when it became so clear that he could easily have been me. In those days, fear constrained us like an imaginary prison, and troubling thoughts of potential brutality committed for no understandable reason were the bars. Though I was surrounded by two loving parents, plenty of brothers, sisters and cousins, their love could not protect me from the unholy oppression waiting just outside that family circle. Unchecked, unrestrained violence and government-sanctioned terror had the power to turn a simple stroll to the store for some Skittles or an innocent morning jog down a lonesome country road into a nightmare. If we are to survive as one unified nation, we must discover what so readily takes root in our hearts that could rob Mother Emanuel Church in South Carolina of her brightest and best, shoot unwitting concertgoers in Las Vegas and choke to death the hopes and dreams of a gifted violinist like Elijah McClain. Like so many young people today, I was searching for a way out, or some might say a way in, and then I heard the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on an old radio. He was talking about the philosophy and discipline of nonviolence. He said we are all complicit when we tolerate injustice. He said it is not enough to say it will get better by and by. He said each of us has a moral obligation to stand up, speak up and speak out. When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself. Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it. You must also study and learn the lessons of history because humanity has been involved in this soul-wrenching, existential struggle for a very long time. People on every continent have stood in your shoes, through decades and centuries before you. The truth does not change, and that is why the answers worked out long ago can help you find solutions to the challenges of our time. Continue to build union between movements stretching across the globe because we must put away our willingness to profit from the exploitation of others. Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring. When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide. John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death.
June 2020 and this couldn’t be more relevant. Trevor, you need to resurface this again! We need to re-listen to this message!
He just did today 😊
He did again few hours ago.
Here because of Trevor linking it. Great interview with a great man.
Amen!!!
Rest in POWER, John Lewis.
Watching this after hearing news of his passing. The world has lost one of the greatest humans. History will remember all that he has done.
Absolutely! RIP, Elder Lewis
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Such a MIGHTY and WONDERFUL man!
Same here, he will be missed but his teachings will be heard for eternity.
"Hate is too heavy of a burden to bear" WOW
I read this as he said it 😊
So true. I saw this episode of 60 minutes recently and they were interviewing a black gentleman who had been wrongly imprisoned on death row for 30 years until 2015 when he was proven innocent and released. They asked him if he was angry, and he said: "No. They took 30 years of my life, but I cannot afford to give them the joy I have left. Being angry would be letting them win. I'm a person that love to laugh and I love to see other people smile, and how can I smile when I'm full of hate?"
Rambling Rapscallion I watched that too and was bawling!!! Example!
I agree. I tell people all the time, disregard is my hate. I won't hate anyone but I'll completely disregard someone to the point I'll forget their names. That said, I don't have to hate my attacker to defend myself against his/her attack.
Agreed. How he maintained such grace through all that.... unreal.
“I gave a little blood but others gave their lives.” That’s powerful!
Humble man.
Dignity personified.
Surely these are kind of values republicans should be spouting about. Isn’t this what so-caked Christian values should look like.
Yvonne Smith or better yet, here is your real American Hero! A man that faced down those trying to oppress him and his people, with no weapons or violence and no way of knowing if he was going to die this time! I hear these people jumping up and down about a flag and the military, but at least the military has weapons and training and a place to lay their head while being backed by the finances of a government! John and his people, our people, didn’t and they still fought! NOW THAT’S HEROIC!!!
JOHN R. LEWIS TRIBUTE - ua-cam.com/video/De7IJF81aN0/v-deo.html
I met John Lewis one time when I was pretty young and I can’t remember it all that well because i was so young but i’m still in awe just about the fact that I was in his presence and shook his hand. He is one of the most important civil rights leaders still alive today and he needs to be talked about more often.
A few years back, when Mr. Lewis was running for re election, He had a car in the Atlanta Pride Parade. (I want to say this was around 2012, or thereabouts), And of course, they had the white convertible with the John Lewis for Congress sign on the door, but he wasn't in the car. He was out on the street, running back and forth across the street, saying hello, shaking hands, talking to people, bending down to talk to some kid, taking a selfie with him, etc, and when his car got a bit up the street, John took off after it at a run. He's got a good 18 years on me, but I remember thinking, I hope I'm in that good a shape when I reach that age.
I really hope he licks the cancer. We really need him in Congress, especially after loosing Elijah Cummings.
you can see how much respect Trevor has for Lewis
If someone fought for my rights in my country like they did I would be grateful too. (Sooo... cheers Janie Allan)
+Sarah Smith trevor noah is South afrikan
+Sarah Smith Lewis advocated the opposite of Lings belief to not see color. BLM is based on labeling people "white" "black"and such. They are trying to unite, they explicitly say if you don't agree with them then your part of a "problem". They basically say if you don't believe White people are overwhelmingly racist and cops are killing blacks JUST FOR BEING BLACK.
Its an insane narrative to accept in such a time and requires intense belief in "Whites" being evil and inherently racist.
King would definetly have been #Alllivesmatter.
BLM is inherently racist in name! It also is only interested in one race of people. They don't give a shit if a White Male like me dies from Cops. Fuck y'all SJWs.
+Sarah Smith Lewis advocated the opposite of Lings belief to not see color. BLM is based on labeling people "white" "black"and such. They are trying to unite, they explicitly say if you don't agree with them then your part of a "problem". They basically say if you don't believe White people are overwhelmingly racist and cops are killing blacks JUST FOR BEING BLACK.
Its an insane narrative to accept in such a time and requires intense belief in "Whites" being evil and inherently racist.
King would definetly have been #Alllivesmatter.
BLM is inherently racist in name! It also is only interested in one race of people. They don't give a shit if a White Male like me dies from Cops. Fuck y'all SJWs.
+Bukk, I disagree with you. Black Lives Matter, is a nonviolent group that formed out of retaliation against cops indiscriminately killing unarmed black men, and black women. A lot like the Black Panther Party did, decades ago, during the Civil Rights Movement. The 'Black Lives Matter' group is not about being an organized hate group, or terrorists, like the Ku Klux Klan. Do some independent research, man.
“I choose to stick with love. Hate is to great a burden to bear.”
- Martin Luther King Jr. 💕
Coming here after he passed away 😢. Rest in Power John Lewis, nothing but respect for him.
Black Lives Matter today, tomorrow and always ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
This guy sounds so kind, polite, articulate and knowledgeable, he also has an history of participation in important political changes of the country. I think he should be the U.S President and not that balloon of hate, champion of clientelism, incompetence and superdupism that is spending his nights at the presidential house!! People like this could have a positive impact worldwide!! #LewisForPresident
Thought the same. He would be a better president to reunite and build bridges.
Trevor is a very smart fellow, it takes a special person to migrate from Africa as an adult, overcome all the odds, and break into the American media space and become so successful.
What a sad news RIP Mr Lewis your kindness and determination won't be forgotten 😢
Rest in Power John Lewis
@Sherrie Owen you should be ashamed of yourself
Is anyone else watching this becaues John Lewis passed away yesterday? :(
Rest In Peace John.... we'll continue the fight for you
John Lewis - a man of integrity and courage. I have total respect for him and what he is fighting for. I am white and old. I remember when he stood on that bridge. It wasn't easy and he could have walked away. Dogs, policemen and crazed white people jeering and threatening. He stood tall and took the blows that made America finally take a look straight on at naked racism. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. You made America better for your spilled blood.
Well put.
Patricia Lefevre So well written and I agree that Mr. Lewis was a true American who fought for justice, civil rights and just to be treated like a human being!!! His legacy will forever be with us,💜
Damn. This was three years ago and its as if he were speaking today. "Hate is to big of a burden to bare" truer words have never been spoke...
Rip
Listen to this in 20 years and it's still gonna sound like he was speaking about the present. Change takes a whole lot of time.
I agree but probably not for the same reasons that most do. I refuse to hate anyone but I know how to suppress people in such a way to forget them. I might recognize a face should our paths cross again but as far as their names; no and Ebay's easy because I suck remembering names anyways. That doesn't mean I'm going around throwing forgivenesses and forgets all over the place either.
RIP John Lewis. You are an icon, a legend and an American fucking hero. Rest in power, king.
No he is not
wow i love how he didnt even really try to be a comedian, this was an awesome interview
word. I think Trevor has some huge shoes to fill but he really got this spot on
Just got linked here from Reddit. This was a great quality interview that shows the importance of civil rights. I really just loved both of these virile looking black bucks and I would be proud for either of them to have sex with my wife and daughters.
Don't mistake me, I don't just avoid women because I'm terrified that they might also sleep with someone whose skin is more than three shades away on the Dulux colour chart. I merely find socialising tiresome when not surrounded with people who recognise my bravery in being both psuedo-intellectual AND racist.
What is the hedonistic degenerate pleasure of "bustin a nut" when compared with the courageous liberation of being openly racist online?
Crazy person!!!
AugustusPugin nope, but between groups differences only add up to 15% of the genetic variance we see within groups (and which would predominantly be superficial and directly adaptive to environment see Lewontin apportionment of genetic diversity). So calling it skin colour is not misleading in a way consequential to the core argument.
But don't act like logic and reason are why you're a racist twat, please
“You’re never too old to get in Good Trouble”
RIP Congressman Lewis
"I'll probably be arrested again".
What hurts me the most, is that he fought hard all these years for the vote, lived to see Obama in office, and also lived to see Trump in office, and he left from this world where the USA was at this horrible stage. What have the Americans done with their votes for men and great people like John Lewis? Shame on all of you.
I know you are not American from this comment. So I will say what I think he would say along with my opinion. With so much hate around today in this country and the world there is still plenty of hope and we must be opportunistic of what is around us. So many are united with this message in our country and the rest of the world this is hopeful and an opportunity to continue to push and make things better. My opinion based on fact is this, the majority of America did not vote for this person in the Oval Office (the outdated electoral college did) nor are we standing for continued injustice like George Floyd and many others that are not mentioned within other minority communities like Hispanics. This is something like Lewis said will have to be constantly pushed to make it better and can take many lifetimes but is necessary for everyone. So there is no shame when you see the unity and a historical opportunity for advancement.
If you're in America, shame on you too, right lol. If not mind your business.
Imagine watching this hours after watching John Lewis' funeral today at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia, where some of the finest tributes ever were paid by many distinguished persons who knew this incredible human being. Three former presidents were in attendance and a fourth, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter. The eulogy was delivered by the first black President Barack Obama. Wow! Although we have become accustomed to his great speeches over the years, today's tribute to John Lewis, was exceptional.
Now, how amazing is it that a country that has produced so many great and bright stars such as John Lewis, MLK, James Baldwin, Malcom X, Farakan, Barack Obama and so many more, that America is in this state of flux today.
I remain hopeful that a change is gonna come. I hope sooner than later.
Rest in eternal peace Sir John Lewis.
This humble voice of reason will be sorely missed... perhaps from Beyond the Grave people will listen to your wisdom. Thank you for playing this video✌ let's get where we need to get with love and respect.
I think Congressman John Lewis deserves a lot of respect for being alongside MLK for fighting for civil rights. Whether you agree or disagree that he endorsed a very unpopular candidate in history. He was part of a movement that says that racism, bigotry, and segregation have no place in America. And I agree when he said that "it's an ongoing struggle", that even though we accomplished a lot in the arena of civil rights, we have some work to do. We need to end the era of mass incarceration, end the "war on drugs", reform the criminal justice system, and restore the Voting Rights Act. It's not gonna happen overnight, it's not gonna happen when a particular candidate is in office, and etc. It takes time, and we need to raise awareness on these issues to all people so that we can pressure our politicians to get those things done, it's not hard. In other words, "THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES"!
John Lewis American Hero... but John dosen't think so... That is what all true heroes think... It's not about them... true humility! Great man... 😪✊✊ R.I.P. John, thanks for your humanity, humility, HONESTY and hope. You'll be in our hearts for as long as we're alive.
This man gave his life so every Black American could vote in "The Land of the Free".
Rest In Peace John R. Lewis you have fought a good fight since you were a young man . And you never stopped, you was right there in Washington, D.C. with the Peacefulness Protests with all the young people of all Nationalities. Saying Black Life Matters and he was fighting another fight that he lost last week. RIP ❤️🙏🏾😢
CosmicJazzman... well said. He’s such an inspiration. Btw... I too am a jazzman.
This is powerful, Trevor you have to get this re-aired! RIP John Lewis, a true American HERO!!
"You must not be afraid. You must be hopeful." I love you Congressman Lewis🙏! RIP💔
Just visiting, but the conversation is so relevant at this time. Sacrifice is always at the heart of change.
wow we need more men like him
this guy is the type that deserve tv coverage not that joke of a person donald trump.
kevin hood self made lol that made me laugh clearly u know nothing about his fortune he got it all from his father don't believe what he says look up the facts and stop being a dummy feeding on every bs he sells you without questions
yes his father was a successful businessman and his son became much more successful. now how about bill and hillary all they do is rig elections and steal from the taxpayer but your probably not a taxpayer im sure you depend on the government to take money from other people and give it to you for your vote
kevin hood do you know how he got his money his grandfather ran whorehouses, his father got more money by fraud and getting involved with mafia and so did trump he even begged to let out a drug trafficker out of prison bc he owed him something he's been bankrupted multiple times only to be saved by his muslim saudi princes which he is no longer on their good side after the whole ban thing and many more u clearly know nothing other than what he tells u and he's a buisness man he tells you whatever he thinks u need to hear sad that you're buying into his bs without fact checking .
MeryLand what the fuck do you know, tell all about the clintons and obama, these lyin murdering bastards make trump look like an angel. but you just keep believing the bullshit your brainwashed to believe. maybe al sharpton is where you get your information
kevin hood you see it's easy to criticize the current president without actually looking how much of a shithole bush left the country that most people thought it would take longer than it actually did to go back to normal with the war that bush created souly for greed he invaded a country and killed millions of innocent muslim people including women and children only based on the fact that they were a danger which later on was discovered that it was total bullshit, the war and killing of innocent was only for the land and its oil and i get it it's easy for a presidential candidate that is in charge of nothing and doesn't know how hard it is to actually made a choice that important to so lany millions of lives and it's easy to talk shit about two or three flaws ignoring the thousands of wins it's easy... trash talking is easy and it's even easier when you people hanging on to your every word taking it as facts without checking for it's actual truth it's easy but when it comes to someone like trump who has been rich his entire life and never truggle a day in his life or been in a politics in any way and doesn't know what actually is going on in the world rn to an extremely idiotic level, which such conflicted views and his secretly wanting to change politics to suit his motifs is scary bc mostly we don't know what his mostives and his role models are freaking dictators and that is scary for democracy and the fact that he's so good at selling whatever idea he wants to people that don't know better is scary bc those votes counts and those methods won't work with educated world leaders matter of fact they're actually dangerous based on the foreign policies he proposed i mean i could go on forever but some of you supporters of his are so blinded but the ideas that he paints which clearly he's gonna dispose of the minute he gets into office bc it's impossible to actually make happenn that you can't even see logic so i'm done talking to you good luck voting to end america or at least set it years back... see the consequences.. live them in your everyday life then regret it for years to come . goodbye.
So much respect for this man, one of the greatest Americans of all time
Agreed
Trevor interviews with timeless questions and John responds with wisdom and dignity, and both with love for each other.
Always love Trevor's interviews, but when he is interviewing a person he has utmost respect for, his style goes into "Sunday best" mode, which is great!
I love how u notice that✌
RIP John Lewis!
Your struggle for justice and wisdom lives in our hearts, to inspire us even in your absence. Fly with the angels
*This interview brought me to tears!*
Dear John Lewis Sir, you will be missed for fighting racial injustice. Thumbs up for your greatest efforts and sacrifices 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
It's time to revive this yet again. A true hero.
RIP Kind Sir, and Thank You!
Here again, Representative Lewis. Thank you for your commitment to the soul of America - and the world.
Humility is the beautiful child of Love and Wisdom.
What a beautiful soul!
This is one hell of an interview an he is one hell of a man with more heaven in him than I have ever seen on this earth.
So respectful was Trevor here. Insightful questions too. Thank you, Trevor.
Radiant health to you, John Lewis. May you continue and prosper. Thank you for all you have done and for your life.
The respect for him was so loud in this usually not so silent interview section. And it was so well deserved!🙌🏾
"Redeem the soul of the world"... we must do this! Mr. John Lewis was a man of God. He lived his life transparently for us all to see right from wrong. He left us a blue print for us to continue the struggle for justice for all.
I love how he said, "you know Mandela" to South African Trevor Noah LOL
He said "WE heard about Mandela" when talking about the people he studied as a young person. Dont know how that was misunderstood 😂
Thank you John Lewis for everything you have done and will do.
Waw, and now June 2020 I would like to listen to him again ✌🏽BLM
August 2020. Thank you Mr. Lewis for your service.
An American hero has left us. R.I.P. Congressman. Thank you for your service. And your dignity. And your grace. You will be remembered.
John Lewis is a great man
every word Lewis says is so deliberate, what a powerful speaker
Trever Noah is a perfect replacement for Jon Stewart. What an intelligent young man. So thoughtful and funny. Represents the best of humanity in many ways.
I feel sad, John Lewis has passed away & Rest in peace America hero😥😥❤❤
So fresh and so clean, clean! Nice sense of humor! RIP Mr. Lewis.
You will be missed. I never knew much about you till recently with all the issues happening in Washington, nor did I know how much of an importance you were. You had wisdom, you were fearless, and you were a leader. You fought for so much, to not only give yourself access to rights you should’ve already had, but you gave it to the generations of the future too. Like my mother always said “Never take things for granted,” and knowing how the world is now, I can’t let the opportunities given to me go by. It’d be a disservice to not only myself, but undermined so much you and our people have fought for.
This is a great interview, but I wish the sound was turned up. Even on max volume, it's pretty quiet
luckily they added subtitles
I think you need to get your ears checked
+Nickname Master I have a pretty old iPad whose speakers are starting to go, so that's probably why.
+ethodesen it is loud on a phone, get your ears checked
+Deedeedee137 nah its not just you, i came straight from another video to this and the volume is significantly lower
Thaank you, I am deeply moved by this interview
Loved this, gotta read his book.,,,I have started watching the show just a few months ago,sorry. But I check in almost every day now. I enjoy it and learn things. Thanks
Love this show. Greetings from Germany
July 17th, 2020. Rest In Power, Brother John Lewis.
Mr. Lewis is a true American hero.What he went through in the 60`s was horrendous but ,unfortunately, necessary.
White people need to learn the truth concerning black history and their endless contributions to this country and
realize black folks are not the enemy.Only through education & understanding can we end racism.
Of course you can kill the hater, of course you can kill the culprit, of course you can kill the criminal - but you won't kill the hate, you won't kill the crime, you won't end the pain. Violence only leads to more violence. Even the death penalty only ever kills people, but not the murder, never the grief - it is always only one more death...
Michael Zientkiewicz well stated
The hate will always be there regardless. Rather die trying to survive as opposed to begging a bully to show mercy.
Rest in Peace Congressman John Robert Lewis . Thank you for your courage . You will live on in the hearts of all Americans
What a beautiful peaceful human being...Mr. Lewis I pray I become more like you!
Salute you Sir Lewis...Trevor great job...
Great clip. Thank you Congressman Lewis, thank you Noah!
thank you for your service sir ❤️
Brings tears to my eyes... What a beautiful human being, perfect example of what we all should be ❣. May the gods bless Mr. Lewis and his name, story and essence forever 💜💜💜 #johnlewis #civilrights #nonviolence #vote
What an extraordinary man and beautiful soul. May he Rest In Peace 🤍🤍
I just love John Lewis so much. RIP you beautiful soul
Changed my day..forever
i like john Lewis
I like you 😉
IKR, black people look at me, I'm not being racist by liking this guy. I am not like all those other meanie White people. Them cops just be trippin, that's why they mad. All Whites are racist.
Bukk yeA thats very true
Amah Praise Its your problem, i just mentioned it. Sorry if it offends you.
so do I
RIP JOHN , as soon as I heard you had passed I had to come back to this video
A man of tremendous class, character and sacrifice. A great loss for the nation.
His voice is so soothing.
What a blessing Trevor
I missed you so much trevor, please! no more breaks. I can't handle both you and wendy leaving me. much love from Tanzania.
A legendary man. He needs to be celebrated more.
A warrior has left us. RIP. And to the 193 racists who thumbed this down, your place in Hades is reserved and deserved.
Hades is too good for them.
John Lewis-TRUE LEGEND
All the best love I can give from the other side of the world. What a wonderful, courageous and loving man. You have always made a difference and I hope you knew that ❤️
Wow I've never seen Trevor this serious before.
I got inspiring chills watching this
John Lewis is a beast. I love this guy, I will definitely buy his book.
Thank you, sir! RIP
You've fought a good fight Sir Lewis . One of the world's powerful man. RIP
This guy is Legendary!!!
Grateful for watching this eye opening interview in 2020
Wow, he's so well spoken. I hope everyone sees this.
Such a smart, gentle man to be admired
Great example of a great man
Be in peace I know you are with God Know you got flown up to heaven first class
wonderful interview Trevor, you were sensible as always and intelligently measured.. much love bro.
John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death: Opinion | John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set aside race, class, age, language and nationality to demand respect for human dignity.
That is why I had to visit Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, though I was admitted to the hospital the following day. I just had to see and feel it for myself that, after many years of silent witness, the truth is still marching on.
Emmett Till was my George Floyd. He was my Rayshard Brooks, Sandra Bland and Breonna Taylor. He was 14 when he was killed, and I was only 15 years old at the time. I will never ever forget the moment when it became so clear that he could easily have been me. In those days, fear constrained us like an imaginary prison, and troubling thoughts of potential brutality committed for no understandable reason were the bars.
Though I was surrounded by two loving parents, plenty of brothers, sisters and cousins, their love could not protect me from the unholy oppression waiting just outside that family circle. Unchecked, unrestrained violence and government-sanctioned terror had the power to turn a simple stroll to the store for some Skittles or an innocent morning jog down a lonesome country road into a nightmare. If we are to survive as one unified nation, we must discover what so readily takes root in our hearts that could rob Mother Emanuel Church in South Carolina of her brightest and best, shoot unwitting concertgoers in Las Vegas and choke to death the hopes and dreams of a gifted violinist like Elijah McClain.
Like so many young people today, I was searching for a way out, or some might say a way in, and then I heard the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on an old radio. He was talking about the philosophy and discipline of nonviolence. He said we are all complicit when we tolerate injustice. He said it is not enough to say it will get better by and by. He said each of us has a moral obligation to stand up, speak up and speak out. When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself.
Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.
You must also study and learn the lessons of history because humanity has been involved in this soul-wrenching, existential struggle for a very long time. People on every continent have stood in your shoes, through decades and centuries before you. The truth does not change, and that is why the answers worked out long ago can help you find solutions to the challenges of our time. Continue to build union between movements stretching across the globe because we must put away our willingness to profit from the exploitation of others.
Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring.
When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.
John Lewis, the civil rights leader and congressman who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death.
Rest in Power John Lewis. We will always fight for justice and equality as you always had! We will carry your legacy! ✊🏼✊🏼❤️❤️
Rest in Peace John Lewis. You Served Us All, Gave Your All. My deepest thanks.
I love his message! The struggles of a life time! It’s hard to keep calm and watch men die to soon.
Let us all stand up for something and let's vote like our lives depend on it!
amazing, moving interview, thank you Trevor for having this gentleman on your show.
I will never forget when he came to my college and spoke. It was a true honor.
RIP, John Lewis. One of our national treasures, still an inspiration.
He bought a suit to get arrested in for standing up for his rights! That made me cry
Trevor is the best.
John Lewis is a national treasure
Soft spoken beautiful person.
Imagine the world if we all had half of his conviction and courage.
John Lewis was a loving, peaceful patriot. Thank you so much and rest in love and peace. 🇺🇸
A humble servant.Rest Well.