‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump administration planned for July 17

More than 1,500 protest events against the Trump administration are planned across the country, including metro Atlanta, on Thursday, July 17. “Good Trouble Lives On” is described as a national day of action and protest to respond to the attack on human and civil rights by the Trump administration. July 17 is also the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis, who coined the idea of making “good trouble” to bring about change. Protests around metro Atlanta are planned for Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, and Snellville. In Atlanta, one of the main events will be at The King Center, 450 Auburn Ave., which will include guest speakers and a march along the Atlanta Beltline. Another main event is at 219 Auburn Ave., which is the site of the giant “HERO” mural depicting John Lewis. The event is set from 4 to 10 p.m., including a march at 4:30 p.m., a panel discussion at 5 p.m., and a block party celebration starting at 6 p.m. To see the full list of events, visit this link. The nationwide “No Kings” rallies against Trump on June 14 brought millions into the streets, including thousands in metro Atlanta. The post ‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump administration planned for July 17 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.