The theme of the rally, one of hundreds planned across the U.S., is in tribute to the late civil rights leader John Lewis.

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

Thursday marked five years since the death of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, which is why the movement was held that day. The Good Trouble Lives On organization said Lewis coined the phrase "Good Trouble" to describe coming together for peaceful action against injustice.

Organizers will call for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and other voting rights legislation.

An event honoring the legacy of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held on the South Carolina State House steps on Thursday.

An estimate of more than 1,700 people attended an IndivisibleNOCO rally at Dwayne Webster Veterans Park in June. The group will hold an event in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, Good Trouble Lives On – March in Peace, Act in Power, on Thursday at the park. (Jeff Larson / Courtesy of IndivisibleNOCO)