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Good Trouble Protests Planned In Dfw Across The Country On Thursday

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good trouble protests planned in dfw across the country on thursday

Demonstrators will be honoring the legacy of late congressman John Lewis who fought for civil and human rights. Protests are expected in Fort Worth today, where FOX 4's Payton May has a preview. DALLAS - People are expected to protest in North Texas on Thursday and across the country. The demonstrators will be honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, who fought for civil and human rights. Lewis coined the term "good trouble." It’s a message many Americans have been inspired by for decades, and the message that has inspired the organizers of a planned non-violent demonstration. The rallies are also a response to what organizers said are attacks by the Trump administration on civil and human rights.

With inspiration from Congressman Lewis, their message is "the power lies in the hands of the people." Civil rights protests are being held across the United States, including North Texas, on Thursday. Civil rights protests are being held across the United States on July 17, five years after the death of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis. Thursday marks five years since Lewis's death. In his early 20s, he emerged as one of the nation’s top civil rights leaders alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

His quote, "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America,” still inspires many Americans. July 17 has been marked as “Good Trouble Lives On Day," and people across the country, including here in North Texas, will gather for peaceful protests. Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out across the country this week for a day of action protesting President Donald Trump's administration and honoring the legacy of the late Congressman and... The protests, "Good Trouble Lives On," are expected to take place in in dozens of cities and towns on July 17, five years to the day since Lewis' death. The 17-term congressman, who led some of the most seminal demonstrations during the Civil Rights movement, popularized the phrase "good trouble" when speaking of nonviolent protests and acts of civil disobedience as a way... Organizers are calling the July 17 "Good Trouble" protests a response to "the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations" from the Trump administration.

The coalition of organizations behind protests were also behind the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations on June 14, which drew millions of participants across 2,100 locations, according to the group's estimates. Overall, there have been monthly nationwide protests against the administration and its policies since April, and the "Good Trouble" protests mark the fourth major day of action since Trump took office in January. As of Tuesday afternoon, July 15, "Good Trouble" protest organizers said their RSVP count is at 126,000 people, with more than 1,600 events planned. To stream WFAA on your phone, you need the WFAA app. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video

DALLAS — North Texas was host to a number of protests on Thursday. The "Good Trouble Lives On" protests were held in 1,600 locations across the country. More than 400 were in attendance in Dallas, and over 100 people showed out in Fort Worth. “This is a great turnout, on a weeknight,” said Kardal Coleman, Chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party. Search the map below for an event happening near you. 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,...

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