'The first time I met John Lewis, I thanked him for being a bridge that made my life of freedom possible,' Oprah Winfrey said during a CBS tribute special.
from cohosts Gayle King, Brad Pitt, Tyler Perry and Winfrey, who narrated historical segments documenting Lewis’ life — from a young boy growing up on a farm in Troy, Ala., to a mentee of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leading peaceful protests against racial injustice.
“I’m honored to stand tonight in tribute to a man who is known as a lion of the civil rights movement,” Winfrey said. “John Lewis dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties and building what he called the beloved community in America. “I remember the first time I met John Lewis. I thanked him for being a bridge that made my life of freedom possible. And every time I saw or spoke to him over the years, I thanked him again and again — up until our last conversation a week before he passed.”The hourlong program also included appearances and musical performances from Common, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Trevor Noah, Yolanda Adams, Jon Batiste and Wynonna.
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