Services honoring Rep. John Lewis begin in Alabama

Published: July 25, 2020, 9:43 p.m.

Memorial services spread over six days starting Saturday will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The stops, across five cities, include Troy, Alabama, where he was born and Selma, where Lewis helped lead the voting rights march on "Bloody Sunday." Alabama Public Radio news director Pat Duggins joins to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders