Nationwide Rallies Honor John Lewis’s Activist Legacy

Communities across the United States marked the fifth anniversary of Congressman John Lewis's death with nationwide 'Good Trouble' rallies and marches, celebrating his legacy of civil rights activism and nonviolent protest. Major events were held in cities including Woodlawn, Kankakee, La Crosse, Nashville, Atlanta, and Columbus, gathering diverse groups to advocate for democracy, voting rights, equity, and social justice. Participants and organizers expressed concerns over threats to civil liberties, such as voting rights rollbacks, social program cuts, and rising authoritarianism, tying these issues to broader political developments. Nonprofit organizations like Indivisible and the NAACP played key roles, stressing the importance of continued activism, coalition-building, and youth participation. Many rallies featured voter registration drives, resource sharing, and calls for peaceful collective action, reinforcing Lewis's message of 'good trouble.' The demonstrations aimed to inspire Americans to continue fighting racism, intolerance, and attacks on fundamental rights.