The Truth and Democracy Coalition and Whittier Indivisible will Hold a Rally at City Hall in Whittier California to Protect Voting Rights and Our Community from State Violence and the Authoritarian Tactics of the Trump Administration.

WHITTIER, CA, July 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On Thursday, July 17, community members in uptown Whittier will join Americans at hundreds of events nationwide to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and fight back against the growing attacks on human and civil rights.

The Truth and Democracy Coalition and Whittier Indivisible are 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." Participants will gather to demand an end to the authoritarian attacks on our freedom to vote, protest, and organize — and to stand united against efforts to criminalize our communities, roll back our rights, and slash vital public programs.

Local organizers invite press to attend, capture, and uplift the voices of those taking peaceful action in defense of democracy and oppose state violence.

WHO: The Truth and Democracy Coalition and Whittier Indivisible are hosting the rally.

Event Speakers:
• Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers
• Mary Ann Pacheco, Whittier City Council Member
• Lynne Thompson, LA Poet Laureate
• Dr. Oscar Merlo, professor and community leader
• Camille Henderson, author and poet
• Jonathan Hamrick, Pastor and musician
• Richard Procida, Founder, Truth and Democracy Coalition

WHAT: A peaceful protest on the steps of Whittier City Hall to fight for truth and democracy!
Part of the national Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action honoring John Lewis.
We are expecting 60-85 local citizens to attend and participate in this peaceful protest, complete with noteworthy performances from musicians, poets, and authors, calls for reform and peace by community leaders and teachers, and encouragement from local leadership.

WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30-8pm PDT

WHERE: Whittier City Hall: 13230 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602

For more information, or to arrange interviews with organizers or participants, please contact Richard Procida at (562) 665-3317 or truthdemco@gmail.com or Victoria Leigh Julien at 323-631-8201 or whittierindivisiblechapter@gmail.com.

The Truth and Democracy Coalition works to build a mass movement to save democracy. We confront divisive propaganda and focus on bringing Americans of different religions and ideologies together to defend democracy from the threat of authoritarianism. Our vision is to bring men and women, Republicans and Democrats, radicals and moderates, Socialists, Liberals, and Conservatives together to defend the Constitution and fight for democracy.

We value freedom, truth, and prosperity. Individuals must be free to criticize public policy, advocate for their interests, and decide who should lead them. To this end, citizens must be critical of the information and propaganda they consume. Individuals are the decision makers in a democracy. They need to be educated and informed. Only democracy frees people to speak their truth and advocate for justice and prosperity.

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