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Nikema Williams: “This is that good trouble that Congressman Lewis told us sometimes we have to be willing to speak up, to stand up when…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2021
This is that good trouble that Congressman Lewis told us sometimes we have to be willing to speak up, to stand up when we see something that is not fair and not just.
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Nikema Williams
Democratic · Georgia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Congresswoman Williams emphasizes the need to stand up against unfair practices and voter suppression, invoking John Lewis's legacy.

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