John Lewis, Good Trouble
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In honor of civil rights activist John Lewis, citizens peacefully protest against Trump during a Good Trouble Lives On demonstration in Pensacola.
Community members and elected officials gathered at Fenton’s First Presbyterian Church Thursday for a teach-in celebrating the work, life, and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis, who represented Georgia’s 5th district for 34 years,
The protests took place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.
Protests against Trump and his administration are schedule across the country today, including over 50 in Florida. See list of 'Good Trouble' events.
Organizers will call for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and other voting rights legislation.
"Good Trouble Lives On" demonstration planned in Bay County. Here's a breakdown of some reasons they're protesting and a response from the Bay GOP: