An Oral History Project Conducted by John Robert Lewis Scholar Abdulaziz Mohamed
Project Description
Attorney General Keith Ellison, a pivotal figure in the nation’s legal and political landscape, traces his deep-rooted commitment to justice back to his upbringing amidst the civil rights movement. Born into a family with a legacy of service, he has dedicated his career to protecting the freedoms and rights of all people. From his days as an organizer and defense attorney to becoming the first Muslim American elected to Congress in the United States and subsequently the first African American and Muslim American elected to statewide office in Minnesota, Ellison embodies a lifelong commitment to equity and the Beloved Community. This oral history project explores his early influences, student and legal leadership, friendship with John Lewis, and reflections on Minnesota’s civil rights history.
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