Hundreds attended a Unity Park protest organized by local progressive groups as part of a national day of action to honor the late John Lewis

Community members and elected officials gathered at Fenton’s First Presbyterian Church Thursday for a teach-in celebrating the work, life, and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis. Lewis, who represented Georgia’s 5th district for 34 years,

"Through struggle and sacrifice, I’ve learned power doesn’t come from a podium, it comes from the people," said Memphis activist Jose Salazar.

The second annual John Lewis Day of Action will be held on July 17 in Birmingham. Two events will be held with the morning session beginning at 7:30 a.m. It will be a march from Kelly Ingram Park, followed by a gathering at 10 a.