Northampton rally for social change in honor of late civil rights icon John Lewis

Protest taking place across the country and right here at home. 22 News reporter Cla Overton joins us live in studio with their message. Sierra people gathered for a good trouble protest at Pilaski Park in Northampton. All in honor of a late congressman and civil rights icon. We can't let things happen around us without standing up and being clear that it's not right and we're going to do everything we can to stop it. Good Trouble protests taking place across the country and right here in Western Massachusetts. Hundreds of people gathering at Palaski Park in Northampton. All in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis. He worked with Martin Luther King. He marched across the bridge. He got beaten by white police officers. And he never stopped talking and speaking for his rights and for everyone's rights. Lewis saying sometimes you need to get into some good trouble to see results. in Northampton. All generations coming together to share his message. I understand that young people are really invested, but we have let this happen on our watch. As older generations, we all have to stand together and work together to take back these rights. The protest organized by three teenagers with a goal of bringing people together to fight for what they believe in. We know that young people have always catalyzed social change movements. Having young people at the forefront of this is so important. 18-year-old Maris Soul Bonas, the youngest of the three organizers, making sure everyone is heard. The people united. If you are someone that's rights are being marginalized because of the current democracy, we're here for you. We want to work with you. After gathering at the park and hearing speeches, the protesters lined Main Street in Northampton with their signs. The protesters also highlighted qualities that they want to see in the country.