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John Lewis: A champion for the rights of the underserved and underrepresented - Milwaukee Community Journal

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs One of the greatest choices I have ever made was to attend Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. I chose Fisk, in part, because of its rigorous academics, the illustrious alumni and its history of influence in movements for civil and human rights. Fellow Fiskites and I, along with […]

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