Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.

ATLANTA — Thursday marks five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, the iconic maker of "good trouble," and thousands across the country will honor his memory with a day of action. Almost 1,600 events are planned across the U.S. in tribute to Congressman Lewis as part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" campaign.

Thursday marks five years since Civil Rights icon and Georgia Congressman John Lewis died after a battle with cancer.

Lewis, who passed away in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, famously urged Americans to get into “good trouble, necessary trouble” in the pursuit of justice a message that continues to resonate through today’s marches and rallies.

Civil rights icon John Lewis died five years ago today. Nicole A. Moore reflects on his lasting impact from the Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Several of his former colleagues got up and spoke about Lewis’ impact on their lives and the lives of Americans across the country.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell took time on Monday to remember the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing this week.

Jacksonville residents will join the Good Trouble Lives On movement, rallying this week to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis.