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.

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.

Protesters across Greater Cincinnati are taking part in a national day of action opposing President Donald Trump and his administration. The protests are taking place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis.