John Lewis, Good Trouble Lives On
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The gatherings invoked the Civil Rights leader’s memory while offering another venue for groups protesting the Trump administration this year.
The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held along streets, at court houses and other public spaces. Organizers are calling for them to be peaceful.
Nearly 50 Florida cities and counties will host “Good Trouble Lives On " events protesting the Trump administration on Thursday, July 17. And one of the protests will take place in St. Johns County from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at U.S. 1 and Racetrack Road near St. Johns.
Protests are planned across the nation on Thursday, the anniversary of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis’ death. Lewis famously coined the term “good trouble” to describe nonviolent civil disobedience that challenges unjust systems.