Death of Rev. James Lawson

The Rev. James Lawson, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and advocate for nonviolent protest, has passed away at the age of 95. He mentored civil rights leaders and was behind desegregation campaigns in the South. Lawson's legacy includes promoting nonviolent resistance, mentoring activists like John Lewis and Diane Nash, and establishing the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements.