The protests are taking place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

Thursday marks five years since Civil Rights icon and Georgia Congressman John Lewis died after a battle with cancer.

Here's what we know about Thursday's "Good Trouble" protests, named in commemoration of famed activist and Georgia Congressman John Lewis.

More than two dozen protests were planned across Arizona to honor the late Rep. John Lewis, a longtime civil rights leader.

Thursday marks five years since Congressman John Lewis died. To honor his legacy, advocates took to the streets of Rochester to spread their message to "wake people up." READ MORE: <a href="

Those angered by rollbacks on things such as​ voting rights, essential services and free speech rallied on July 17, the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’ death.

Follow along for real-time updates, photos and on-the-ground reporting from 'Good Trouble Lives On' demonstrations across Palm Beach County.

Organizers have asked participants "to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values."

Community members in the Great Lakes Bay Region will join nationwide events honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17 and 18.