#TalkRadio – July 1: Good Trouble Lives On: Standing Tall in Difficult Times

SPEAKERS:

Quentin D. Pullen (Coach Q): 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time
Quentin D. Pullen, known as Coach Q (Quentin only to his momma), is an Athletic Performance Coach, Movement Therapist, and motivational speaker with a Marine Corps foundation and a master’s degree in GRIT earned through real life and real leadership. He holds a B.S. in Business Management (Telecommunications) and a degree in Physical Therapy, but his true calling is helping people move better, think stronger, and live with purpose.

Born in Atlanta, Coach Q spent 30 years in California sharpening his craft and expanding his civic reach, even running for Mayor in 2020. In 2024, he ran for Fayette County Commissioner and now serves as Vice President of the Fayette County NAACP, a board member of 50501GA, an active Kiwanian, and a mentor in Fayette County Schools. He’s also a proud graduate of Leadership Fayette 2025.

With over 25 years in health and fitness and 20+ certifications, Coach Q brings a unique mix of science, soul, and accountability to every client and audience. He’s coached competitive athletes, mentored youth, and helped everyday folks reclaim their health — all while living his own message (just ask about his honeymoon Sexy Legs Contest trophy).

Coach Q’s mission is clear: build better humans to build better communities.

Adrian Consonery Jr.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ET
Adrian Consonery Jr. is a passionate community leader, advocate, and organizer dedicated to civic engagement and social impact and a Transformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni. He is the founder of Lyfeline Initiative Inc., a nonprofit focused on community development, vocational rehabilitation, and amplifying marginalized voices. With extensive experience in voter education, registration, and advocacy, Adrian has worked with organizations such as Black Voters Matter, the Transformative Justice Coalition, and HOPE Worldwide. A current Business Management student at Grambling State University, Adrian also serves as Young Adult Ministry Leader at Bridge Pointe Church in Marietta, blending faith, service, and leadership to empower others.

Dr. Bryon Clay: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ET
Dr. Bryon Clay, associated with the New National Christian Leadership Movement, is a longtime civil rights advocate and former national president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He has deep roots in the civil rights movement, having worked alongside figures like Ralph Abernathy, John Lewis, Coretta Scott King, and Martin Luther King Jr. from a young age.

Clay has been active in voter mobilization efforts, particularly in faith-based communities. In 2020, he partnered with Dr. Derek King (nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) on a multi-city tour across Louisiana to encourage early voting and civic engagement. His message emphasized prayer, unity, and peaceful participation in democracy

INTRODUCTION:

Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time, entitled “Good Trouble Lives On: Standing Tall in Difficult Times”, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine, Esq. and Daryl Jones, Esq. and will feature special guests Quentin D. Pullen (Coach Q); Adrian Consonery Jr.; and, Dr. Bryon Clay.

On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies, but with action. Across the country, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice, voting rights, just multiracial democracy, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms, a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy!

Through the tremendous efforts of TJC, Indivisible, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD), Public Citizen, Black Voters Matters, League of Women Voters, Southern Poverty Law Center, The Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights, 50501, and 170 other organizational partners, the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Mass Mobilization is reaching unprecedented heights. At the time of the writing of this show description, there are 785+ John Lewis National Day of Action events, confirmed (612) or pending (190, with more to come). We urge all interested in hosting an event, volunteering, or participating in an event to please sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org. 

Our show will feature the great organizing being done by many local organizers to make July 17th a major success. For the beginning of the show, we will welcome Dr. Bryon Clay, a leader of the New National Christian Leadership Movement (NNCLM), who worked with former Congressman John Lewis throughout the decades. The NNCLM is comprised of 2,500 churches in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The NNCLM is one of the newest partners of the John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action.

Last week, our show featured the organizers from the July 17th flagship event that will be held in Chicago. This week, we are happy to feature the organizers of the July 17th anchor event in Atlanta. It is our pleasure to welcome to the show for the first time Quentin D. Pullen (Coach Q), board member of 50501 Georgia. We also welcome fellow organizer and returning guest, TJC Fellow, and Founder of Lyfeline Initiative Inc, Adrian Consonery Jr. 

On Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org. 

QUESTIONS:

• Dr. Bryon Clay, Thank you for joining our show. You are were formerly the national president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and now a leader of the New National Christian Leadership Movement. Tell us about your involvement with SCLC. 
• Give us an overview of the New National Christian Leadership Movement.
• Dr. Bryon Clay, Please tell us about the many civil rights leaders you came to know over your career. Can you share with us some memories of John Lewis?
• Dr. Bryon Clay, Looking back to John Lewis and the history-changing march across the Edmund Pettus Bridger, and the horrific response of the Alabama State Troopers which led to the Selma-to-Montgomery March resulting in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  On this 60th Anniversary of the Act, what are your perspectives on the immense challenges that we confront due to Shelby v, Holder, voter suppression, and current efforts of the GOP Congress and the Trump Administration to curtail the right to vote?
• Coach Q, you are a Board Member for 50501 Georgia. Please tell our audience about the mission of 50501, one of the most powerful new organizing formations in our country. 
• Coach Q and Adrian, why is it important for Atlanta to be an anchor city on July 17th? 
• Coach Q and Adrian, why have you gotten involved with organizing for July 17th?
• Dr. Bryon Clay, you worked with John Lewis many times in your life. Why is it important that we once again return to the streets on July 17th for the John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action?
• Coach Q and Adrian, What should people expect on July 17th in Atlanta?
• Dr. Clay, how do you hope churches will be involved throughout the country on July 17th?
• What are you urging members of New National Christian Leadership Movement to do on that day?
• Adrian, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day, what do you hope will happen that day? Why are you urging Gen Z’ers to be involved?
• Now there are almost 800 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country, with 115 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. How do people sign up to join the John Lewis Day of Action? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org ; [On Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org )
• Dr. Clay, How do you compare the movements of the 1960’s that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and fought for voting rights with today’s movements that seek to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy, Oligarchy, Authoritarianism, and other Anti-Democracy forces? 
• (Everyone, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?)
• Dr. Clay, what do you want to say in this closing part of the show as to what each individual can do in these times? 
• How can our listeners get involved? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org; [On Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org] )
• Everyone, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?

[ Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.]

[Daryl, Barbara, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.]