Trump, John Lewis and Good Trouble
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More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.
The gatherings invoked the Civil Rights leader’s memory while offering another venue for groups protesting the Trump administration this year.
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.
Tens of thousands are expected across the country at "Good Trouble" demonstrations honoring civil rights icon John Lewis and protesting Trump policies.
There are over 1,500 protests scheduled nationwide for "Good Trouble Lives On." "Good Trouble Lives On" protests are scheduled for July 17. "Good trouble" is a term coined by the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis,
Wondering why people are protesting or what they are protesting about now? Who is John Lewis and what does his quote 'Good Trouble' mean?