John Lewis's life, marked by adversity during his youth, significantly shaped his dedication to civil rights. Growing up in the segregated South, he faced racial discrimination and violence, which ignited his passion for social justice. His early experiences of injustice motivated him to become a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, participating in pivotal events like the March on Selma. Lewis’s resilience against oppression influenced his political career and advocacy for equality, making him an enduring symbol of the fight for civil rights throughout his life and beyond.