ATLANTA — 11Alive's Jennifer Bellamy hosted a weekend fundraising benefit honoring the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis.
The event, themed "The Legacy Continues: Grounded in Love," was held at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Saturday.
“This is not just an event; it’s a manifestation of our commitment to uphold and further Congressman Lewis’s philosophy,” says Jerrick Lewis, executive director of the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute and nephew of Congressman Lewis.
This year, the institute recognized "a distinguished group of honorees who embody the spirit of #GoodTrouble and have made significant contributions in their communities, reflecting the values and vision of Congressman Lewis."
Among the honorees were: Tequila Smith, Executive Vice President/Covanta; Dr. Andrew Page, Director of Surgical Oncology/Piedmont Hospital; Quinton Riggins, Senior Vice President of Government & Corporate Affairs/Alabama Power; Anthony Brock, CoFounder and Head of School/Valiant Cross Academy; Careshia Moore, President of Usher's New Look; Nancy Flake Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta; and Warrick Dunn, Founder/Warrick Dunn Charities
