Civil rights protests are being held across the United States on July 17, five years after the death of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis.
Thursday marks five years since Lewis’s death. In his early 20s, he emerged as one of the nation’s top civil rights leaders alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
His quote, “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America,” still inspires many Americans.
July 17 has been marked as “Good Trouble Lives On Day,” and people across the country, including here in North Texas, will gather for peaceful protests.
According to the Good Trouble Lives On website, “Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.”
The website explains that a core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action.
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events,” the website states. “Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”
The locations of protests across the country can be found online.
The U.S. congressman died Friday, a source has told NBC News.