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Rep. Lewis to visit Fulton Leadership Academy

By Wayne Washington
Aug 29, 2012

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is scheduled to visit Fulton Leadership Academy today.

“It is a tremendous honor to have a living civil rights legend meet and inspire our students,” said Gavin Samms, principal of the all-boys charter school in Atlanta. “Congressman Lewis is a shining example of everything we teach our young men at Fulton Leadership Academy - character, commitment, leadership and fortitude.”

Lewis is scheduled to address students at 10 a.m.

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