By MosaicNAZ.com
From presenters urging everyone to work together during this uncertain political time, to lessons on how to focus on your protest message, be it in interviews with media or even your own protest sign, more than 140 people crowded together at Flagstaff’s Federated Church for a “Teach In” on Thursday, July 17 as part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action.
The day, which honors the passing five years ago of Congressman John Lewis, featured protests and other forms of action in more than 1,600 locations nationwide. The local program was organized by the Coconino Democrats, Indivisible Northern Arizona and Lived Black Experience.
In Flagstaff, the event featured opening remarks by via Zoom by Dr. Justin R. Mallett, vice president of Inclusive Excellence at Northern Arizona University.
“We have to start sharing our stories and sharing the work we are doing collectively,” he said. “..We have to let people know that these events are for everybody…They are there for all of us.”
Rev. Dr. Bernadine Lewis, director of Undergraduate Programs at the W. A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, talked about growing up in Savannah Georgia and her family’s personal connection with John Lewis. She was followed by Flagstaff City Councilmember Khara House, who provided background information on the congressman and civil rights leader.
Former Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans then presented a session on how to focus your message when you are protesting, from knowing the exact reason why you are showing up to an event, focusing the message on your protest sign and being prepared to give concise interviews to reporters. Those attending the session then had the opportunity to craft their own protest sign focusing on immigrant rights.
Also see:
- Arizona Family — Rally held at Arizona State Capitol as part of “Good Trouble Lives On” movement
- Arizona Daily Star — Photos: Tucsonans gather for national ‘Good Trouble’ protest
- Arizona Republic — ‘Good Trouble’: Arizona protests focus on civil rights, support for migrants
- CNN — Nationwide protests begin against Trump’s immigration crackdown and health care cuts
- The Guardian — Tens of thousands in US join ‘Good Trouble’ anti-Trump protests honoring John Lewis
- PBS — ‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump’s deportations and health care cuts held nationwide
- Time — ‘Good Trouble’ Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Across the U.S. in Honor of Late Congressman John Lewis
