We honor the life and legacy of Reverend James Lawson Jr., who passed away at 95 after a short illness. Lawson was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a pioneering advocate of nonviolent protest. His profound impact on the movement can be traced to his workshops in Nashville, where he trained activists to resist racial injustice peacefully. Lawson's teachings, deeply influenced by his studies of Gandhi's methods in India, helped desegregate Nashville and laid the foundation for the broader Civil Rights Movement. Beyond his work in the South, he continued to fight for justice as a pastor, labor organizer, and professor. As we remember Reverend Lawson, his legacy inspires us to recommit to dismantling wrongs and building a more just society. #JamesLawson #RestInPower #CivilRights #MarchOn