TEACH — Friday, July 17 · 6:30–8:30 PM · The Dovetail, Warren Kick off the weekend with us. Macomb Defenders Rising is hosting a John Lewis teach‑in honoring his life and the unfinished fight for voting rights. We’ll share his story, hear from a voting‑rights voice, and walk through how to register and check your status — with refreshments and good company. It’s also where we launch Saturday’s voter‑registration drive, so come learn how it works and sign up to help. Non‑partisan; all are welcome.

La lucha por proteger el derecho al voto nunca termina, y en este momento estamos presenciando un intento, propio de la era de Jim Crow, por parte de políticos y sus amigos multimillonarios para restringir nuestras libertades, silenciar nuestras voces y consolidar el poder.

Pero en Estados Unidos, nosotros elegimos a nuestros líderes. Nosotros decidimos nuestro futuro. El mismo espíritu que impulsó Selma, Montgomery y la Marcha sobre Washington pervive en nuestra acción unificada.

Six years after the passing of Congressman Lewis, we’re organizing an event in our community to carry the torch, continue the legacy of John Lewis, and pass it forward to future generations. Join us!

Good Trouble Lives On is a non-partisan weekend of action. We require that participants commit to not advocate for, endorse, or oppose any political candidate or ballot initiative. 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.