Kwame Lillard Death – Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On December 21th, 2020, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Kwame Lillard through social media publications made on Twitter.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Kwame Lillard’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Lillard so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Kwame Lillard
Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Lillard as people mourn the passing.
So grateful tonight for former Council Member Kwame Leo Lillard, sad at his passing. Was in the Nashville Sit-Ins, suffering unthinkable indignities, and blazed trails on the Metro Council. He broke down barriers so I could serve and thrive. Prayers for his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/LIhdaQGowd
— Karen Johnson Davidson County Register of Deeds (@nashtnregister) December 21, 2020
I’ve just heard that Kwame Lillard, one of Nashville’s civil rights icons and a tireless activist, is in the hospital. There are so many more things I would like to hear from him. Please keep him & his family in your thoughts.
— Angela Sutton (She/Her)🇩🇪🇺🇸🏳️🌈🏴☠️ (@DrAngelaSutton) December 20, 2020
Sending condolences + love to the family and community of Brother Kwame Lillard, one of Nashville’s freedom fighters. Glad many flowers were given to him on earth. May he RIP. May his legacy be honored through the many younger activists & organizers he paved the way for. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ePbm2G25Aj
— Gicola A. Lane (@GicolaLane) December 21, 2020
Mercy, too much today.
Nashville lost a legend tonight.
Kwame Leo Lillard, a veteran of the civil rights movement, a relentless fighter for Black liberation, and an elder always willing to shine light.
He always kept pushing for our community.
Rest in power. Amandla! ✊🏾💜 pic.twitter.com/ofJ6NZbNoA
— Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) December 21, 2020
Saddened to hear of the death of former Councilman & Nashville Civil Rights Leader #KwameLillard. -You can bury a man’s body, but the impact of who he was lives on – truly his legacy will live on. Thank you. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/AMfOM5hwl7
— Jacobia Dowell (@JacobiaDowell) December 21, 2020
RIP Freedom Rider and Civil Rights Activist, Kwame Lillard
He used to walk around Hartman Park all the time. He will be missed 🙏🏾😔 pic.twitter.com/YfDB2ik7bR
— Brittany City (@brittanycity) December 21, 2020
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