Psychiatric News (7/30) reports APA President Jeffrey Geller, MD, MPH, said in a statement, “We are mourning the loss of a leader who meant so much to the Black community and to all Americans who strive for equity and justice. For more than a half century, Rep. John Lewis showed what walking the walk truly means in promoting civil rights, even putting his own life at risk in service of the cause. His lesson to us is to continue that work through speaking up, taking tangible actions, exhibiting humility, and practicing perseverance.”
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— “APA Mourns Loss of Rep. John Lewis, Praises Trailblazing Legacy, Psychiatric News, July 30, 2020