John Lewis, Hundreds 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.
More than two dozen protests were planned across Arizona to honor the late Rep. John Lewis, a longtime civil rights leader.
Tens of thousands are expected across the country at "Good Trouble" demonstrations honoring civil rights icon John Lewis and protesting Trump policies.