Thousands of people took to the streets in a national day of action to protest the Trump administration’s policies.

ATLANTA — Communities across the country held rallies to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of Rep. John Lewis. They are also part of a National Day of Action called “Good Trouble Lives On.”

The protests were slated to take place on Thursday, July 17, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights champion and Congressman John Lewis, who popularized the concept of "Good Trouble," referring to non-violent civil disobedience.

Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.

Civil rights icon John Lewis died five years ago today. Nicole A. Moore reflects on his lasting impact from the Center for Civil and Human Rights.

A Savannah gathering commemorated the fifth anniversary of civil rights activist and former Georgia Representative John Lewis's death. Attendees advocated for voting rights expansion and protested potential cuts to programs like Medicaid and Social Security.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell took time on Monday to remember the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing this week.