Is John Lewis A-List?

NoD

No — John Lewis is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

Ranking Timeline

1960F$0.001M

Nashville Sit-Ins

Lewis participates in the Nashville sit-ins, protesting segregation.

1961F$0.005M+$0.004M

Freedom Rides

Lewis actively participates in the Freedom Rides, facing violence and arrest.

1963D▲$0.01M+$0.005M

March on Washington

Lewis speaks at the March on Washington as chairman of SNCC.

1965D$0.05M+$0.04M

Bloody Sunday

Lewis is brutally attacked during the Selma to Montgomery march.

1987C▲$0.1M+$0.05M

Elected to Congress

Lewis is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

2020D▼$1M+$0.9M

Death

John Lewis passed away leaving behind an important legacy to American politics and the civil rights movement.

2026D$1M

Civil Rights Legacy

Remembered as a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a champion for social justice.

Last updated: February 23, 2026