Coined by civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. The power of collective non-violent action resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and we must maintain that same collective action to fight for voting rights today.
This past year, politicians in Congress and in state legislatures have pushed anti-voter bills, and following the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, state legislatures across the South are forcing through racist maps designed to stifle Black and Brown voting power, because they know, our country is strongest when voters show up, speak out, and exercise our power.
We will gather on Main Street, Everson in front of the Everson Market. Creative signs, fun costumes and flags of your choosing are all encouraged! Bring what you need to be comfortable – water, snacks, folding chairs, sunscreen, etc. We are committed to a peaceful and energetic display of our first amendment rights! We will have safety officers in place in bright vests to remind folks to stay on the sidewalk and ensure the crowd remains welcoming. Please do not use the market parking lot. If you would like a ride to the event or need to park close for accessibility, or have any other questions, please reach out to the NVCR team at nooksackvalleyresilience@gmail.com.
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