Tribute To A Persistent Progressive - Rep. John Conyers

Published: Oct. 29, 2019, 8:26 p.m.

Jacqueline Luqman pays tribute to John Conyers, the longest-serving Black Democrat in Congress and co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, died over the weekend at age 90. His political career spanned more than 50 years, and included a remarkable legacy of civil rights activism, challenging the expanding U.S. military global footprint, and consistent support for the poor and underprivileged.