WOLFEBORO — More than 125 people turned out in Wolfeboro, on July 17 to honor former Georgia U.S. Rep. John Lewis for his lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice on the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.
Attendees heard from NH State Reps. David Meuse, Loren Selig, Heath Howard and Alice Wade about the importance of civil liberties. The goal of the event was to celebrate Lewis and his legacy of “Make Good Trouble” philosophy.
Lewis was an American civil rights activist and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. John Lewis was a proponent of nonviolent demonstrations.
The theme of the day was summed up by Lewis famous sayings "If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it” and “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
For more information on future events, visit mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774455.
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