Group promises to stir up peaceful, ‘good trouble’ in Fort Worth protest
Fort Worth will be one of dozens of cities across the country that will be the site of a protest against attacks on civil and human rights Thursday, July 17, to honor the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis.
Good Trouble Lives On is a national event of peaceful, nonviolent action in remembrance of Lewis, who died five years ago on July 17. His quote,”Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America,” still inspires many Americans.
Lewis was born in Alabama and became a congressman in Georgia in 1987, serving until his death in 2020. He participated in the 1960 Nashville sit-ins, was a Freedom Rider, served as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and helped organize the March on Washington in 1963.
Protests will occur in various cities, including Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
Twenty organizations from Tarrant County will be at Burk Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., to share their voices and perspectives. There will be speakers, music, snacks, voter registration booths and other activities.
The protest is organized by Indivisible 12, a nonpartisan grassroots organizing group in the 12th Congressional District that was started in February and aims to educate and engage people in the community.
The group was founded by Perla Bojorquez and Sabrina Ball. Their first event was on April 19 with the 50501 Movement, and their second was on June 14 as part of the “No Kings” Day protest, when the group helped organize the Handmaid’s Tale silent march.
In a three month period, the group has gathered over a thousand names on its email list. The group hopes to expand its reach into other parts of District 12, such as Weatherford and other parts of Parker County.
“Good Trouble Lives On is our communities’ way of continuing the tradition of speaking up even if our voices tremble,” said Borjorquez. “We will be continuing to unite all of our brothers and sisters regardless of their race, religion, class, color, sexual preference, or political beliefs.”
To participate in the protest, send an email to 12indivisible@gmail.com or go to the Indivisible 12 website at jointhe12.com.
This story was originally published July 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM.
