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.
On July 17, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country hosted “Good Trouble” rallies in his honor at courthouses, parks and other community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights and dignity for all.
Key West was no different, and dozens of residents gathered at Bayview Park last weekend to spur collective action in opposition “to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people,” states the website goodtroubleliveson.org, which organized the nationwide protests.
In the words of John Lewis: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”
