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Congressman shares experience of racism in light of recent shootings

Following the recent shootings in America, John Robert Lewis, the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, has shared his experience of using a whites-only restroom 55 years ago.

Congressman shares experience of racism in light of recent shootings

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016 - 01:00

Claire Anderson

"55yrs ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson for using "white" restroom".

55yrs ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson for using "white" restroom pic.twitter.com/i4CMCrJ3Lh
— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) July 7, 2016

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