From his days leading the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in his early 20s to his 33 impactful years as a U.S. congressman, civil rights legend John Lewis was a social justice giant. He died last Friday at the age of 80.
Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden knew Lewis and has great stories to tell about his time with the congressman.
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He shared some of them, as well his thoughts on Lewis’ legacy, with Connecticut Public Radio’s All Things Considered host, John Henry Smith.
Hear the interview below: