Freedom Rider (now U.S. Representative) John Lewis Appears on 'Oprah' With the Man Who Beat Him 50 Years Ago (VIDEO)

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Today, John Lewis is a U.S. Representative for Georgia's fifth district. But in 1961, Lewis was a student and participated in the Freedom Rides in the South to fight segregation.

On Wednesday's 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' (weekdays, syndicated), he spoke about his experiences as one of the first Freedom Riders. (May 4 is the 50th anniversary of the first Freedom Rides). Lewis was beaten for his efforts; now, 50 years later, he sat next to Elwin Wilson, the man who delivered the beating.

 

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