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Good Trouble Lives On
About this Event
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.
Indivisible Las Vegas invites you to join us to honor the memory of John Lewis, the good he achieved, and the work that’s yet to be done.
About John Lewis
Civil Rights Leadership
Key Organizer of the March on Washington (1963): At age 23, Lewis was the youngest speaker at the historic march where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Freedom Rides (1961): As a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Lewis risked his life challenging segregated bus terminals across the South.
Chairman of SNCC (1963–1966): He led the organization during a critical period of the civil rights movement, advocating for nonviolent protest and voter rights.
Selma to Montgomery March (1965): Lewis co-led the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on “Bloody Sunday,” where he was brutally beaten by state troopers. The attack galvanized public support for the Voting Rights Act.
Legislative and Political Career
U.S. House of Representatives (1987–2020): Representing Georgia’s 5th District for over three decades, Lewis was known as the “conscience of the Congress.”
Policy Achievements: Advocated for voting rights, health care, education, immigration reform, and gun safety.
Author and Educator: Co-authored the March graphic novel trilogy, which won numerous awards and helped teach younger generations about civil rights history.
Honors and Legacy
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2011): Awarded by President Barack Obama for his lifelong dedication to justice and equality.
Icon of Nonviolence: Lewis remained committed to “good trouble”—nonviolent resistance in the face of injustice—throughout his life.
John Lewis left behind a legacy of courage, conviction, and unwavering moral leadership.