Thursday marks five years since Civil Rights icon and Georgia Congressman John Lewis died after a battle with cancer.

Thursday marks five years since John Lewis, a prominent civil rights activist and longtime Georgia congressman, died.

Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.

Civil rights icon John Lewis died five years ago today. Nicole A. Moore reflects on his lasting impact from the Center for Civil and Human Rights.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell took time on Monday to remember the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, marking the fifth anniversary of his passing this week.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for "Good Trouble" demonstrations, honoring civil rights icon John Lewis and protesting Trump policies.

Axios Visuals Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest the Trump administration across the U.S. again today, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis.