John Lewis, civil rights and Good Trouble
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Protesters rallied on the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' death to honor his legacy and denounce the Trump administration's rollback of civil and human rights.
The protests were slated to take place on Thursday, July 17, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights champion and Congressman John Lewis, who popularized the concept of "Good Trouble," referring to non-violent civil disobedience.
The Good Trouble Lives On protests on July 17 follow similar protests across the U.S., dubbed No Kings, in June.
Two events in West Palm and others near Boynton and Delray Beach will protest Trump's policies and honor the late John Lewis.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests across the U.S. are set for July 17 to protest the Trump administration and to honor civil rights activist John Lewis.
The Good Trouble protests planned nationwide July 17 got their name from Rep. John Lewis and mark the fifth anniversary of his death.
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Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.
Those attending the rally are encouraged to give blood during a blood drive that day and to make a donation to the Rainbow Connection.