MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI— Community members in Marquette County are joining Americans nationwide Thursday to protest what they say are attacks against civil and human rights.
The event “Good Trouble Lives On” will be held in honor of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, who called people to make “good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Judy Kitchen is a spokesperson for Lake Superior Region Indivisible, which coordinated the local day of action. She says starting at 4 p.m., volunteers will stand in public spaces at six places in Negaunee, Ishpeming, and Marquette with signs calling attention to injustices carried out by the current administration. Kitchen says they’re calling for the community to stand up for such things as voting rights, health care, and education.
“Let your voice be heard. We have concerns for those who may not be as privileged as we are and we want to support those folks and we want to see our democracy continue.”
Kitchen stresses the protests will be peaceful and non-violent, just as Lewis was.
At 6 p.m., a rally and community potluck picnic will be held at Jackson Mine Park in Negaunee. Participants are asked to bring a chair and a dish to share.
For more information or to register, go to www.lsrindivisible.org.
