Good Trouble Lives On day of protest

On Thursday, July 17, community members in Licking County will join Americans at hundreds of events nationwide to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and fight back against the growing attacks on our civil and human rights.

The local action in is part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action rooted in the legacy of the civil rights movement and inspired by John Lewis’ call to make “good trouble, necessary trouble.”

Participants will gather to demand an end to the authoritarian attacks on our freedom to vote, protest, and organize — and to stand united against efforts to criminalize our communities, roll back our rights, and slash vital public programs.

Local organizers invite press to attend, capture, and uplift the voices of those taking peaceful action in defense of democracy.

WHO:

Indivisible Central Ohio East, Licking County NAACP, and League of Women Voters of Licking County

We will have speeches from faith leaders in the community, speakers from the Licking County NAACP, speakers from the League of Women Voters of Licking County, and Trinity AME Church that will speak on the importance of social justice, human rights, due process, and voting rights.

WHAT:

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. Newark Ohio’s action will be a rally with speakers from the community and a march at the Licking County Courthouse.

Part of the national Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action honoring John Lewis

WHEN:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

5:30pm – 7pm

WHERE:

5:30pm-6pm Trinity AME Church

64 E Church St, Newark, OH 43055

Join the Licking County NAACP for a pre-really gathering before the main event for prayer, brief speeches from representatives of Trinity AME Church, Licking County NAACP, and faith leaders. Participant will them walk to the Licking County Courthouse for the main action.

6:00-7:00pm Licking County Courthouse

20 S 2nd St, Newark, OH 43055

Participants will listen to speakers advocating for social justice, voting rights, human rights, and due process. Participants will join organizers of the rally for a march around the courthouse. This is a nonpartisan, nonviolent, day of action to honor John Lewis and the policies and ideals he stood for.