Local group joins National John Lewis Day of Action – ‘Good Trouble Lives On’

PRESS RELEASE

Lewisburg, WV — On Saturday, July 18, Greenbrier Valley Indivisible and the Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club are hosting a community rally from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Green Space in downtown Lewisburg. Community members in Greenbrier County and surrounding communities will join Americans nationwide at hundreds of peaceful, nonviolent action-inspired events to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and protest the growing attacks on our voting rights. 

Speakers will include Sean Hornbuckle, the Minority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and Robin Crawford, Greenbrier Branch President of the NAACP. 

The local action in Lewisburg 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.” 

This year’s action is different from last year’s. It will be anchored through voter engagement, civic education, and faith-based organizing. The rally will bring together grassroots organizations, legal advocates, faith leaders, and community members. 

We invite the press to attend, capture, and share the voices of those taking peaceful action in defense of our democracy. Information about registering to vote and how to make your voice heard during these challenging times will be available. 

To learn more about the national campaign, visit www.goodtroubleliveson.org.