John Lewis: Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble

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John Lewis: Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble

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This isn't just a history lesson—it's a call to action. We'll time-travel through the most pivotal moments of the fight for justice, from the segregated South to the halls of power, all through the incredible life of a man who started as a sharecropper's son and became a moral titan.
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Here’s what you’ll experience:
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🚦 Walk Across the Edmund Pettus Bridge: Virtually step onto the bridge on "Bloody Sunday" and feel the tension and courage it took to face down violence for the right to vote.
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🧠 Masterclass in "Good Trouble": Decode Lewis's philosophy of strategic, nonviolent activism and learn how to apply it to the issues you care about today.
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💥 Become a Freedom Rider: Through immersive storytelling, face the brutal risks and unwavering resolve of the activists who desegregated the South.
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🎤 Analyse the Iconic Speeches: Hear the powerful words of the youngest speaker at the March on Washington and discover the art of persuasive, moral leadership.
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⚖️ Connect History to NOW: Draw direct lines from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the voting rights debates of today. Your voice will be essential in this critical discussion.
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How you'll engage:
This session is built for participation! Expect fast-paced live polls, breakout room debates on modern activism, and a chance to design your own "Good Trouble" campaign. You won't just learn about history, you'll learn how to make it.
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Leave this session not just informed, but transformed with the inspiration and tools to stand up, speak out, and take the necessary action.

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Hi, I’m Lahithya! 🐻‍❄️ྀིྀི I teach Pre-Algebra, History, and Enrichment — but not in the boring way! ✮ In my sessions, we mix problem-solving 🧮 with ethical debates ⚖️ and uncover the stories that shaped our world 🌏. Whether it’s exploring the Cold War 🔍, tackling tricky equations ➗, or debating justice in history 📜✨🪶, I make learning engaging, thought-provoking, and fun ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆. I’m currently studying in England 🇬🇧 and my dream is to earn a PhD in History ₊˚.🎧📓✩ and study Political Science ✎ᝰ.⚝🗒 ˎˊ˗. Every class I teach is designed to open your mind ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ and help you see the world in new ways 🌸. If you love asking big questions ❓, exploring ideas ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🍓ɞ˚‧｡⋆, and learning with a smile (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶), join one of my sessions — it’s like studying with a friend who really, really loves what they teach 🀢🀣🀦🀤.

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7

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SESSION 1

US History

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCSep 7, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

What You’ll Experience in This Session:
🔥 1. From Sharecropper’s Son to Civil Rights Legend
We’ll start with John Lewis’s humble beginnings in rural Alabama and explore the moments that ignited his lifelong fight for justice. You’ll hear how a young boy raised on a farm became one of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights Movement—standing beside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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✊ 2. The Power of “Good Trouble”
What does it really mean to get into “good trouble”? We’ll break down Lewis’s philosophy of nonviolent activism through dramatic stories like:
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The Nashville Sit-Ins
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The Freedom Rides (and the brutal attacks that followed)
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“Bloody Sunday” on the Edmund Pettus Bridge
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🗳️ 3. The Fight for Voting Rights
We’ll connect Lewis’s activism in the 1960s to today’s voting rights battles. You’ll learn how the Voting Rights Act of 1965 changed America—and why John Lewis continued this fight in Congress decades later.
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🏛️ 4. Congressman Lewis: The Conscience of the Nation
After making “good trouble” in the streets, Lewis took his fight to the halls of power. We’ll cover:
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His 30+ years in Congress
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How he used his moral voice to influence laws on civil rights, healthcare, and equality
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His enduring impact on modern movements like Black Lives Matter
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💬 5. Your Turn: How Will You Make a Difference?
This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. We’ll wrap up with a lively discussion and reflection activity where you’ll design your own “good trouble” plan for an issue you care about.
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