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John Robert Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. He participated in the 1960 Nashville sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, was the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to 1966, and was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. He fulfilled many key roles in the civil rights movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative strives to strengthen our community by celebrating our differences, commits to integrating equity into the fabric of our community, and creates a culture of understanding the varied experiences of our community to nourish and inspire.
Criteria:
Applicant must be a student enrolled at Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Applicant must be enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution or trade school
Applicant must demonstrate an example of overcoming adversity and challenge through a written essay
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