Good Trouble Lives On: Celebrating John Lewis July 17-19 in Bowie

Save the Date! July 17-19, Good Trouble Lives On: “Teach Reach Preach”

Join Indivisible Bowie and Beyond to celebrate and carry forth the civil rights work of John Lewis this July 17 through July 19.Here in Prince George’s County, Indivisible Bowie and Beyond (IBBMD) is bringing together grassroots organizations, legal advocates, faith leaders, and community members for a unified collective push to support one another in making our voices heard. The July 17-19 weekend will be anchored by non-partisan voter engagement, civic education and faith-based organizing, all under the banner of “Teach! Reach! Preach!”.● REACH: Join a special voting-themed Visibility Brigade, Friday, July 17, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Pedestrian Bridge Over Route 50. https://mobilize.us/s/dYJsI8● TEACH: Come to our family-friendly Teach-In on Saturday, July 18, 1:00-4:00 pm, Picnic Area 7 in Allen Pond Park, Northview Drive, Bowie. We will paint rocks, make VOTE keychains, and play games as a fun way to learn about and celebrate John Lewis and his fight for voting rights for Black Americans.We will have Preston Thomas III, J.D., newly elected to the Prince George's County Central Committee, to provide information on state and local government and answer civics questions. We will also have a member of Ranked Choice Voting MD to explain the benefits of ranked choice voting. https://mobilize.us/s/iUMqmd ● PREACH: Ask your faith leader to preach on the history of the struggle for voting rights and justice.Please join us for a fun weekend to promote voting rights and honor the civil rights legacy of John Lewis!A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.For more information about our planned events contact: info@ibbmd.orgFor more information about Good Trouble Lives On, visit Good Trouble Lives On • Weekend of Action • July 17-19, 2026 | Teach! Reach! Preach! or contact media@goodtroubleliveson.org