NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Across the country, thousands of people came together for the “Good Trouble Lives on, National Day of Action”, coined by civil rights icon John Lewis. Good trouble means taking peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and push for meaningful change. Now, in its fifth year, over 1600 events, including here in Marquette County, will honor Lewis’s legacy, fighting for justice, voting rights, and human dignity.
“Many hands make light work, and if we all support our part in restoring proper democracy, democratic values, a republican form of government, then we’re doing our country a service by doing our little part of what we can,” said US Air Force Veteran, Blair Anderson.
Over 200 protesters turned out in Marquette, Ishpeming, and here at Miners Park in Negaunee.
“We want people to know we don’t accept this. What is going on today by the myriad of signs that we’ve seen refuse, resist, public broadcasting, gender equality, that all matters,” said activist Monica Weis.
With all the uncertainty and turmoil in our nation’s capital, these demonstrators hope today’s gathering has galvanized their supporters into action.
“An event like this is an opportunity for people there, and for farm workers and for nurses and anyone who has anything to say, to get out and say what they feel,” said NMU Senior, Silas McNeally.
More than just a protest rally, this event was a chance to network and learn from others with similar concerns. The roadside demonstrations were followed by a community dinner and concert in Negaunee’s Jackson Park.
