Waleed Shahid @_waleedshahid
Since it's in the news: one year after the Selma march, Stokely Carmichael defeated John Lewis in SNCC's first internal leadership election in 1966. Lewis dedicates an entire chapter of his autobiography to his feelings about being ousted. Here are some excerpts: — PolitiTweet.org
Waleed Shahid @_waleedshahid
The obituaries of John Lewis mention that he was SNCC's Chairman. But virtually none of them mention how he actuall… https://t.co/6c0Hxxx3Fh