Civil rights legend John Lewis is the voice in Jon Ossoff’s head and heart
Photo provided by Team Ossoff (photographer Kevin Lowery)
If Jon Ossoff unseats Republican David Perdue in January’s run-off election, the 33-year-old Atlanta native will be the youngest member of the Senate and the only millennial. And he’ll look up to thank one man — his mentor and hero, civil rights legend John Lewis.
In an interview with
rolling out, Ossoff said Lewis has had the most profound impact on his philosophy and worldview.
“He instilled in me a conviction to fight for justice. He instilled in me a belief in the power of the people to unite and fight for justice. He instilled in me a belief that we can build the Beloved Community here on Earth,” Ossoff said.