The late Rep. John Lewis gets a song credit

Driving the news: Musicians Juan Winans and Lalah Hathaway secured permission from Lewis' estate to include clips of his speech at the 1963 March on Washington in their new song: "NOW."

• Portions of the song's proceeds will benefit the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation.

What they're saying: "There are many great songs but 'NOW' is a great AND important song, because it incorporates and reminds us of the Congressman's timeless message of love and equality," Winans said in a statement.

Of note: Winans' family — known as the 'First Family of Gospel' — has close ties to Lewis'. His uncles, BeBe and Marvin Winans performed an original song inspired by the congressman at Lewis' funeral two years ago.