In fact, Lewis offered an overview of the annual tradition they launched after renovating it at home when she was a child.
“I have read this book to my son on the day of Martin Luther King Jr. since he was 3 years old … now he reads me,” she legend the Instagram post of January 2020, which sees a comforting video of the Reading duo DOREEN RAPPAPORTThe book of children on the deceased activist of civil rights. “I encourage you to read with your children as often as possible and for those who cannot, it’s ok … Let us do it for you.”
And similar to Lewis’ final wish, she was surrounded by her family – including Langston – when she died in her home in Los Angeles on June 11, according to Entertainment tonight.
Her sister announced her death that same day in a touching Facebook tribute, writing: “She is free, and in her celestial arms. Lord rests her soul.”
