Dear John Lewis,

What it looks like when Black people unite.

As I finished reading the final pages to your book I am feeling a wave of emotions. It saddens me that innocent lives were lost at the hands of discrimination, racism, and hatred towards a group of people who were just fighting for the simply right to vote. I realized that although this was the purpose of this fight, it symbolized so much more than just suffrage. You and your colleagues started a fight that should not have ever had to happen, yet due to the stereotypical and deeply rooted thoughts that dehumanized, belittled, and exploited African Americans, the fight was fought long and hard. Throughout the book the pictures that filled the page were in black and white yet the pain and dreams of you and your peers were bolded in color. You did an amazing job at presenting history through such vivid images. Tears of joy filled my eyes when you finally met the First African American President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama. It was evident that President Obama was a physical representation of all of your hard work. I can only imagine the wave of emotions you were feeling in that very moment. Now I know what you are thinking; I know we still have ways to go. I know that we will refuse to settle for anything less than what we deserve. After reading your book, I have been exposed to more knowledge and I intend to continue your fight. 

Thank you and Goodbye Mr. Lewis.

Nia Mack