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John Robert Lewis Programs
We all have roles to play. Together, we carry on Congressman John Lewis’s legacy as the next generation of leaders.
About the Program
About the John Robert Lewis Programs
After the passing of Congressman Lewis on July 17, 2020, it became clear the Faith & Politics Institute could work to fulfill his mandate that “we all have roles to play” as his mantle was extended to the next generation of leaders. To this end, FPI has established the John Robert Lewis Scholars, Fellows, & Leaders Program.
Two parallel cohorts – John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows (students) and John Robert Lewis Leaders (professionals) – will work in a single program to cultivate an intergenerational transfer and exchange of wisdom, inspiration, and methods for action.
Scholars & Fellows Program
The John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program is designed for students to examine Lewis’s nonviolent philosophy from a historical perspective; define its principles and strategies; and identify their applicability to modern times and movements, current issues, and everyday life.
Leaders Program
Corporate leadership actively partners with businesses and organizations across the United States to discover and nurture emerging leaders for FPI’s John Robert Lewis Leaders program. This program is designed to cultivate a robust nationwide network of leaders dedicated to working harmoniously and purposefully. Together, we can drive meaningful societal change and make a lasting positive impact on our country’s future. Join us in shaping a brighter tomorrow!
Oral History Projects
All Scholars, Fellows & Leaders engage in an oral history project. The goal of these projects is not only to connect more deeply into the work of people in our own communities, but to learn through their stories – the challenges, struggles, opportunities, and triumphs of those who have been engaged in creating positive societal change.
JRL Alumni Network
Join events, keep up with news, and connect with alumni all over the nation and abroad. The John Robert Lewis program creates an alumni network of emerging leaders who are inspired to create positive societal change by the revolutionary nonviolent perspective that was employed with success in the Civil Rights Movement.
Join our Beloved Community
“What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and it’s grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.”
— John Lewis