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She was 13 when a beaten John Lewis arrived at her Alabama family’s home, seeking refuge

Brad Harper, Montgomery Advertiser Comments Off on She was 13 when a beaten John Lewis arrived at her Alabama family’s home, seeking refuge

Valda Harris Montgomery's parents opened their door to Lewis and the other Freedom Riders in 1961. She said watching Alabama honor him was "surreal."

       
Brad Harper, Montgomery Advertiser
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