‘Good Trouble’ rally in downtown Fort Worth spreads message of justice
Geronimo Ramirez proudly waved a Mexico’s flag with a group of sign holders in downtown Fort Worth as cars passed by, honking their horns in support.
Ramirez was one of about 100 people who gathered at Burk Burnett Park Thursday evening to participate in the Good Trouble Lives On protest — a national tribute in remembrance of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights leader who died on July 17, 2020.
Ramirez, a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States in 1995, came to honor Lewis, who he saw as an advocate for immigrant rights. He wanted to represent Mexico and help bring attention to the unfair treatment toward immigrants in the United States by spreading love and respect.
“Where I come from, we respect all people from all color, all backgrounds,” Ramirez said. “We don’t judge them based on the color of their skin. But when I came here, I saw that it was a different ballgame.”
The protest was organized by Indivisible 12, a nonpartisan grassroots organizing group in the 12th Congressional District that aims to educate and engage people in the community. Protests occurred in various U.S. cities, including Austin, Los Angeles, Raleigh, N.C., and Washington, D.C.
Fort Worth’s protest was peaceful and featured speakers, live music and voting registration booths. People of all ages, races, and background held signs saying “Democracy Dies in Silence” and “Make America Kind Again.”
E.J. Carrion, co-host of the 817 Podcast, was one of the speakers who pointed out what is needed to make Fort Worth a progressive city by 2027.
Fort Worth’s city council is currently majority women and with the 2027 elections coming up, he envisions a that will be majority progressive with a Black or Brown mayor.
To get to that point it first starts on Aug. 5, when Carron said the council will vote on whether to suspend the city’s DEI programs, and then needs to hire Los Angeles Police Department deputy Chief Emada Tingirides — one of the four finalists to replace former Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes.
“I don’t care the power you hold, the power you have or the position you hold, we are all responsible for fighting for the most marginalized people in this world,” Carrion said as applause erupted in the park.
Carrington Sneed, outreach director for Tarrant County Young Democrats, was another speaker who believes the power belongs to the people. Coming out today was fulfilling for Sneed because he is fighting for a better Texas and country with like-minded individuals.
“I believe in full humanity for every single one of us,” Sneed said to the crowd. “We don’t need more walls, we don’t need more cages. We need a pathway to citizenship, and we need justice.”
This story was originally published July 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM.
