Demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple states on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump’s Administration in a day of action honoring the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, with more events planned across the country in the evening.

These reductions will create real challenges for all health systems, including ours,” said Mary Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health.

On Thursday afternoon, Shelby quietly joined the list of cities around the nation that participated in Good Trouble Lives On protests. Protests took place in Charlotte, Gastonia, Asheville and other area cities with some attracting hundreds of participants.

The protests took 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.

Around three dozen people showed up in OKC to honor a civil rights icon and protest the Trump administration's policies.

The July 17 protest in Green Bay was intended as a demonstration focused on civil rights. Protesters expressed anger and disgust more broadly.

Geronimo Ramirez proudly waved a Mexico's flag with a group of sign holders in downtown Fort Worth as cars passed by, honking their horns in support. Ramirez was one of about 100 people who gathered at Burk Burnett Park Thursday evening to participate in the Good Trouble Lives On protest - a national tribute in remembrance of Congressman John Lewis,