Rev. James M. Lawson Jr.
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Vanderbilt leaders honor Rep. John Lewis and civil rights history of Nashville (VIDEO)
Vanderbilt University joined Nashville community leaders to pay tribute to the life and Nashville legacy of U.S. Rep. John Lewis with the formal dedication of Rep. John Lewis Way and a public celebration at Ryman Auditorium. Read MoreAug 4, 2021
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The Rev. James Lawson receives NAACP Chairman’s Award for integral contributions to racial justice
The Rev. James Lawson, a civil rights icon and Vanderbilt University distinguished professor, emeritus, has received the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their distinct platforms to create agents of change. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Vanderbilt University Special Collections acquires new Lawson photographs
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have acquired a collection of rare photographs of, and by, the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., ’71—a pivotal figure in the history of the civil rights movement and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreFeb 18, 2021