On this day in 2000, we remember the passing of Hosea Williams, a prominent civil rights activist, and advocate for the underprivileged. Alongside John Lewis, Williams endured brutal beatings by the police at the historic Edmond Pettus Bridge during a march for voting rights. Williams also served as an aide to the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. and played a crucial role in the civil rights movement.
In addition to his activism, Williams founded the Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless organization, which continues to provide essential support to those in need. His dedication to fighting injustice and uplifting marginalized communities has left a lasting impact.
To commemorate his legacy, Sankofa TravelHer, a travel company focused on historical and cultural destinations, shared a tribute on Twitter. The image shared in the tweet captures Williams during his influential years.
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OTD in 2000, Hosea Williams, civil rights activist who along with John Lewis withstood beatings by police at the Edmond Pettus Bridge, an aide to Martin Luther King Jr. and founder of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless, passed away. Follow @SankofaTravelHr pic.twitter.com/i9K9EJGyVe
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