Group marches across MLK Memorial Bridge to honor late civil rights leader, John Lewis
A group honoring John Lewis marched across Toledo s MLK bridge on Saturday, signifying the historic marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama. Author: Caylee Kirby (WTOL) Updated: 6:46 PM EST February 27, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio As Black History Month comes to an end, a small group of activists gathered on Saturday to remember and honor Civil Rights icon, Rep. John Lewis, who died in July of last year.
The group marched across Toledo s MLK bridge, signifying the historic march Lewis led across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965 which ended when state troopers attacked the marchers.
Six Democrats are seeking their partyâs backing for four City Council seats up for election this year in Lancaster.
The group includes three incumbents and three newcomers who are vying for the city Democratic committeeâs support in the May 18 primary.
Endorsements are scheduled for Feb. 9, and the partyâs nominating committee is preparing recommendations.
So far, no Republicans have publicly announced plans to run for council, and party leaders did not respond to requests for comment on whether any candidates plan to enter the race. All seven current council members are Democrats, and the party dominates city politics.
Six Democrats are seeking their partyâs backing for four City Council seats up for election this year in Lancaster.
The group includes three incumbents and three newcomers who are vying for the city Democratic committeeâs support in the May 18 primary.
Endorsements are scheduled for Feb. 9, and the partyâs nominating committee is preparing recommendations.
So far, no Republicans have publicly announced plans to run for council, and party leaders did not respond to requests for comment on whether any candidates plan to enter the race. All seven current council members are Democrats, and the party dominates city politics.