Around 150 people showed up on Thursday to honor John Lewis’ words and causes – justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. From first-timers to familiar faces, people of all ages lined Innes St. on July 17th to make their voices heard.
Signs ranged from ‘Necessary Trouble is Good Trouble’, to ‘No Kings’, to signs about compassion, humanity, and immigration. Even in the heat, Rowan County showed up.
So what was “Good Trouble Lives On”?
From GoodTroubleLivesOn.org:
“Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.
The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.”
