Celebrating Change: The Good Trouble Gala Commemorates John and Lillian Miles Lewis

“Tonight celebrates impact,” stated Karyn Greer, host of the Good Trouble Gala. On May 29, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation held its annual event at Flourish Atlanta, honoring the lasting contributions of Congressman John Lewis and Lillian Miles Lewis. Guests entered to the uplifting sounds of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir. Notable presenters included U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams and Carolyn M. Young, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as honorary co-chair. Dickens emphasized Lewis's profound influence, stating, “He was Atlanta’s gift to the world.” Honorees included Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron, who shared cherished memories of Lewis. Senator Jon Ossoff hailed Lewis’s extraordinary leadership, encapsulating the night’s essence. The foundation’s mission fosters civic engagement and continues Lewis’s legacy, echoing the call for young changemakers to act now.