The Rev. James Lawson Jr., a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a staunch advocate of nonviolent protest, has died at the age of 95. Lawson, who passed away on June 10 from cardiac arrest, was a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a significant role in introducing King to Gandhian principles of nonviolence. As a United Methodist minister and longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, Lawson was instrumental in training activists to withstand brutality during the Civil Rights Movement. His teachings and leadership influenced many, including iconic figures like John Lewis and Diane Nash. Lawson, a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, leaves behind a legacy as a pioneer of nonviolent resistance that continues to inspire future generations of activists.
The AFL-CIO celebrates the monumental life of the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr, a labor visionary who served as a beating moral heart of America’s struggle for racial and socioeconomic justice. We send our condolences to his family and community. https://t.co/i3pUb8C9AF
We have lost a giant in the civil rights and labor movement. Rev. James Lawson Jr. was a mentor and icon to so many in LA and nationwide. His teachings of nonviolence inspired our city and the world. Sir, may you rest in power. https://t.co/hdmPA3XHqb
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We deeply mourn the passing of justice and equality advocate, Rev. James Lawson. His enduring commitment to peace will continue to inspire us and his light guide us onwards. Rest in power, Rev. Lawson. https://t.co/XfyfjftGmW
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Rev. James Lawson Jr., a civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent protest alongside Martin Luther King Jr., has died at age 95, his family says. https://t.co/AnCD5ofMuL
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. https://t.co/4BdaFoLceC
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. James Lawson, a towering figure in the fight for civil rights. I first got to know Rev. Lawson and his unwavering commitment to justice during my time on the LA City Council. His impact will be felt for generations to come. https://t.co/pevYcynx3h
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I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Reverend James Lawson, a civil rights icon and steadfast advocate for the nonviolence movement. As a fellow member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Reverend Lawson was a trusted voice we could lean on in times of…
RIP the Rev. James Lawson. Expelled from Vanderbilt and arrested in 1960 for his role in organizing Nashville sit-ins. https://t.co/UCijJERwqP Today Vanderbilt is the home of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements. https://t.co/C6zlsEOEn5 https://t.co/Q4WeV1eOr7
The Rev. James Lawson was a battle-tested soldier in the nonviolent army for truth, justice & equity. Working to redeem the soul of America, his decades of mentorship & thought leadership helped move our nation forward. Sending up my prayers for his family & all who loved him. https://t.co/OUrDCktPc6
Rev. Lawson didn’t just make history—he changed it, and passed lessons down to future generations of change-makers. As the forefather of the modern American protest, his legacy and teachings of nonviolence will live on through advocacy for decades to come. Rest in power. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/lELtdYPkIY https://t.co/QQEd4RWFrz
The Rev. James Lawson, a civil rights giant whose workshops teaching nonviolent resistance powered influential protests that reshaped the Jim Crow South, has died at 95. https://t.co/wfLUV2AzLU
The Rev. James Lawson Jr. dies at 95; civil rights leader was adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. https://t.co/oMsTiXuaSW
The King Center mourns Rev. James Lawson Jr., a leading nonviolent strategist whose insight was deeply valued by Dr. King. Rev. Lawson, who died at 95, profoundly impacted the Civil Rights Movement, training leaders like John Lewis and Diane Nash. Condolences to his family. https://t.co/CK6ZeS9q1A
We just lost a moral giant and spiritual genius- Rev. James Lawson, one of the greatest freedom fighters of our time! His courage and compassion was incredible! His prophetic witness shall forever burn in my heart! #PropheticFire #RevJamesLawson #TruthJusticeLove https://t.co/Wk1bQ80Mky
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95. https://t.co/9ecEbZu1tS https://t.co/hiSvu3JpZo
The Rev. James M. Lawson, a United Methodist minister who became a principal tactician of nonviolent protest during the civil rights movement, has died. He was 95. https://t.co/9hk16rfiWK
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Lawson was a close adviser to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who called him “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.” https://t.co/HQ16NhdqNQ
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The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died, his family said Monday. He was 95. https://t.co/Fj5fVDwYFo
The world has lost a powerful life force and mentor to so many of us. Expelled, arrested, and repeatedly brutalized, Rev. James Lawson never stopped waging revolutionary nonviolence against racism, sexism, militarism, and plantation capitalism. Rise in power, ancestor. ✊🏾🖤 https://t.co/aSsHrn17qk
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The Rev. James Lawson, the civil rights leader who introduced Dr. King to Ghandian principles in the 1950s, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 95. https://t.co/GAwyyof0qs
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A giant has left us. We owe Rev. Lawson so much for civil rights progress in this country. https://t.co/nTEwPNHdzU
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutality, has died. He was 95. https://t.co/zyd0rHTvrn
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, died Monday at age 95. https://t.co/rZKoeuyAYU
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutality, has died. https://t.co/TQgy3bl45O
The Los Angeles Sentinel has confirmed that the Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr. suddenly passed away this morning, June 10, from cardiac arrest. #lasentinel #bakewellmedia #blacknews click the link in bio: https://t.co/qbJnEIe3Ep https://t.co/igD5nSa5ml