Rep. Bennie Thompson On Why He & John Lewis Are Skipping Mississippi’s Civil Rights Museum Opening

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Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2017 · News & Politics

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Congressmen John Lewis and Bennie Thompson have decided not to attend the opening of Mississippi's new Civil Rights Museum as a result of President Donald Trump's attendance.

During Friday's edition of NewsOne Now Rep. Thompson spoke with Roland Martin about their decision to skip the event.

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