Upcoming Event: Good Trouble Lives On Joplin

Joplin Joins National John Lewis Day of Action – “Good Trouble Lives On”

Indivisible Joplin and Joplin for Justice are co-hosting a memorial vigil as part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action rooted in the legacy of the civil rights movement and inspired by John Lewis’ call to make “good trouble, necessary trouble.” Local organizers invite the press to attend, capture, and uplift the voices of those taking peaceful action in defense of democracy.

WHO:

• Hosted by Indivisible Joplin and Joplin for Justice

• Speakers will be local leaders discussing civic engagement, including:

  • Melodee Colbert-Kean, Joplin's first Black woman elected mayor and the last President of the National League of Cities

  • Jim West, Assistant Secretary for the NAACP, who served for 16 years as the second Black City Council member in Joplin

WHAT:

The vigil will feature leaders sharing their insights and will provide an opportunity to connect with various civic organizations. Attendees can register to vote and learn how to use the 5 Calls app to contact their legislators. There will also be a Third Thursday booth with engaging community activities.

WHEN:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Vigil starts at 7:30 pm, Third Thursday booth is open from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

WHERE:

Spiva Park (4th & Main Street), Joplin, MO 64801

To learn more about the national campaign, visit www.goodtroubleliveson.org.