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Co-Conspirators for Justice – María Elena Durazo

State Senator María Elena Durazo remembers songs, sit-ins, and so many lessons learned rom Rev. Lawson that helped transform the lives of low-wage workers in…

Teaching Nonviolence for Justice – Kent Wong

Kent Wong remembers the transformation of the Los Angeles labor movement with the birth of the “Holman Group.”Read More…

Muchos Autobuses, Mucha Necesidad

El LA Welcomes Collective ha dado la bienvenida a 14 autobuses llenos de migrantes enviados desde Texas. Mientras que el gobernador de Texas no proporciona ninguna…

Pushing the Establishment for Justice – Rev. Jim Conn

Rev. Jim Conn remembers how in the ’70s Rev. Lawson helped move the United Methodist Church to advocate for social justice.Read More…

A Foundation of Justice – Rev. Gary Bernard Williams

Rev. Gary Bernard Williams reflects on being mentored by Rev. James Lawson over the decades.Read More…

So Many Buses, So Much Need

The LA Welcomes Collective has now welcomed in 14 busloads of migrant families sent from Texas. While the Texas governor provides no warning or support…

The Sound of Justice – Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels reflects on the days when CLUE was being formed, and Rev. Lawson’s vision and eloquence.Read More…

Revolutionary Nonviolence – Vivian Rothstein!

Vivian Rothstein’s connection to Rev. Lawson dates back to 1965’s Freedom Summer. Nearly 60 years later, she’ still inspired by his work and life.Read More…

Happy 95th Birthday Rev. James Lawson!

Celebrate the life and continuing legacy of Rev. James M. Lawson as he turns 95 this month!Read More…