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

The Wake County Democratic Party held a rally mainly opposing House Bill 958 at 5:30 p.m. at Halifax Mall. At 6:30 p.m., some 150 protesters marched to the state Capitol and joined about 150 others at a rally organized by the 50501 Movement and the NC Poor People’s Campaign.

The Good Trouble protests planned nationwide July 17 got their name from Rep. John Lewis and mark the fifth anniversary of his death.