'Good Trouble Lives on': Community Members Honor the Legacy of a Legend on John Lewis Day of Action
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Over 400,000 people joined peaceful marches in 1,600+ cities to honor John Lewis and demand restoration of voting rights protections removed 12 years ago by the Supreme Court.
- On Thursday, communities across the U.S. held demonstrations honoring civil rights leader John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his death.
- Protests held across the country drew attention to ongoing challenges against civil, voting, and human rights under current leadership in Washington, inspiring participants to continue the legacy of John Lewis.
- Events included marches to Kelly Ingram Park, reverse parades symbolizing a silent stand for voting rights, and rallies with local leaders urging civic engagement.
- Jamie Dixon announced the city's official recognition of John Lewis Good Trouble Day on Thursday and urged people to raise their voices through protest and voting, while Rochelle Twining pledged to persist in the ongoing struggle for justice.
- The events reinforced Lewis' legacy of nonviolent activism, calling for continued civic action to protect rights and combat policies cutting programs like SNAP and Medicare.
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‘Good Trouble Lives On’: Local Activists Remember John Lewis, Rally Against Attacks on Democracy
On the fifth anniversary of the freedom fighter’s death, Franklin Park in Northwest, D.C. was one of more than 1,600 locations across the United States where protestors participated in “Good Trouble Lives On” demonstrations to voice their disapproval of President Donald Trump and his administration and further Lewis’ mission toward a truly just democracy. At […] The post ‘Good Trouble Lives On’: Local Activists Remember John Lewis, Rally Again…
‘Get in Good Trouble’ — Woodland honors late John Lewis
If one drove down Main Street in downtown Woodland on Thursday afternoon, they probably spotted well over 100 residents gathered with protest signs and American flags lining the sidewalks around Heritage Plaza. These folks came together to honor the late Civil Rights Activist turned Congressman John Lewis, who marched alongside folks such as Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. A key figure in the Civil…
Gathering outside Boone County Courthouse caps 'Day of Action' in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Events were held in several Mid-Missouri locations for the John Lewis Day of Action on Thursday. A vigil with speakers outside the Boone County Courthouse capped the day's events in Columbia. The post WATCH: Gathering outside Boone County Courthouse caps ‘Day of Action’ in Mid-Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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