Nonviolent Protest Pioneer Rev. James Lawson Jr. Dies at 95 – His Impact on Civil Rights Movement Will Inspire Generations
Los Angeles, California – The nation mourns the loss of the revered civil rights leader, the Rev. James Lawson Jr., who passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Known as an advocate for nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement, Lawson was a pivotal figure who inspired and guided activists in their stand against systemic racism and discrimination. A close confidant of the iconic Rev. Martin Luther King …