On Sunday, July 19, Daughters of the Movement held a prayer vigil on the corner of 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem in tribute to revered Congressman John R. Lewis, who passed away on July 17.
Daughters of the Movement Honor Rep. John Lewis
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L–R: Standing: Stacy R. Lynch, Keisha Sutton-James, District Office Director for NYS Senator Brian A. Benjamin Shana Harmongoff, and Executive Director Park2Park Nikoa Evans Seated: Hazel N. Dukes and Vy Higginson
NYS Attorney General Hon. Letitia James
Brooklyn Borough President Hon. Eric L. Adams
Charles Rangel, founding member of National Black Caucus
Keisha Sutton-James
Photos: Bruce Moore
n old adage states: “The apple does not fall far from the tree.” When it comes to an organization called Daughters of the Movement, the saying proves to be true. A sisterhood of women who have much in common, the members of the small group are the progeny of great men and women --—civil rights activists, artists, politicians, political strategists, religious leaders, and funders of the Movement. Together and through the lens they had growing up watching their parents, they believe they have an opportunity—indeed an obligation to advocate for social justice. Founded by Stacy R. Lynch, daughter of William “Bill” Lynch, Jr., a giant in New York Democratic politics as an advisor, communications strategist, and mentor; and Keisha Sutton-James, granddaughter of Percy E. Sutton, political and business leader, civil rights activist, Manhattan Borough President, and founder of Inner City Broadcasting (WLIB/WBLS), these women have organized to continue the work of their forebears. On Sunday, July 19, Daughters of the Movement held a prayer vigil on the corner of 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem in tribute to revered Congressman John R. Lewis, who passed away on July17. They were joined by hundreds of community members, elected officials, and civil rights activists for a peaceful, prayerful demonstration of respect and admiration for the work, and sacrifice of Rep. Lewis throughout his life and the “good trouble” he got into for the benefit of all. In addition to Lynch and Sutton-James, Daughters of the Movement members are: Ilyasah Shabazz (Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz), Dominique Sharpton-Bright (Rev. Al Sharpton), Hasna Muhammad (Ozzie Davis and Rubie Dee), Jennifer Jones Austin, (Rev. William Augustus Jones), Gina Belafonte (Julie and Harry Belafonte), and Suzanne Kay (Diahann Carroll). For information visit www.daughtersofthemovement.com. —TPC Staff
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