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Council member invites public to John Lewis Way march July 19
Summary
Council member Suarez invited residents to a nonviolent march on July 19 beginning at the intersection of John Lewis Way and Jefferson Street to commemorate the civil‑rights actions of John Lewis and peers and to protest recent policy issues mentioned in remarks.
Council member Suarez invited residents and colleagues to join an annual John Lewis Way march on July 19. Suarez said the march will start at the intersection of John Lewis Way and Jefferson Street and proceed along John Lewis Way.
Suarez framed the event as a nonviolent demonstration honoring civil‑rights history: “If anyone is tired of seeing families being separated, attacks on immigrant, attacks on blacks, attacks on human rights, gay rights, this is the opportunity to do something,” Suarez said. The speaker encouraged participation in the spirit of the civil‑rights movement and used the phrase often associated with the late Representative John Lewis: “get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.”
The announcement described plans for bus access for people who cannot march and encouraged all participants to adhere to nonviolent practices. No permit, police‑security plan, or council action was recorded during the announcements period.
