The Rev. James Lawson, key architect of the Civil Rights Movement, dies at 95
Briefly

A staunch advocate for nonviolent resistance, Lawson mentored civil rights leaders and strategically led desegregation campaigns such as the Nashville Sit-Ins and the Freedom Rides.
Inspired by his mother's guidance, Lawson embraced nonviolent resistance, influenced by Gandhi's teachings and its alignment with his Christian faith.
As a Methodist missionary in India, Lawson delved into Gandhi's nonviolent philosophy, believing Jesus exemplified nonviolence as a powerful means for personal and social change.
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