John Lewis

Lawmakers launch congressional black-Jewish caucus

The caucus will work to bring blacks and Jews together to back hate crimes legislation and combat white supremacist ideology and actions.

By Ron Kampeas June 3, 2019 6:22 pm

5 Jewish Democrats among 60 from House who plan to skip Trump inaugural

The lawmakers are standing with Rep. John Lewis and cited concerns about a tainted election in deciding not to attend the swearing-in.

January 18, 2017 6:13 am

ADL, others jump to Rep. John Lewis’ defense after Trump tweet

The Georgia Democrat, a prominent civil rights leader, said on "Meet the Press" that Trump is an "illegitimate president" due to alleged Russian interference in the election.

January 15, 2017 4:05 pm

Condemn or court? Bannon appointment a dilemma for Jewish groups seeking access to Trump

By Ron Kampeas November 15, 2016 11:04 am

Black lawmakers vow to stand by Israel despite sitting out Netanyahu speech

By Ron Kampeas March 10, 2015 4:56 pm

With Biden opting out, partisan row over Netanyahu speech intensifies

By Ron Kampeas February 7, 2015 6:15 pm

2 leading black Democrats to boycott Netanyahu speech

February 5, 2015 4:25 pm

J Street opening night: Dror Moreh, Jeremy Ben-Ami, Tzipi Livni and John Lewis

By Daniel Treiman September 28, 2013 11:28 pm

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