“UCLA Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. James Lawson, Jr. (1928-2024),” hosted by Progressive Democrats of America

Friday, December 6, 3pm, this event will be live-streamed on Instagram

Please join us for a campus commemoration honoring the life and legacy of James Lawson, a legendary teacher of nonviolence.

Rev. James Lawson Jr. taught a course on Nonviolence with the UCLA Labor Center for 22 years. He had a profound impact on our students over the years and inspired the UCLA community to embrace the philosophy of nonviolence.

Featured speakers include:

• Judge John Lawson, Son of Rev. James Lawson Jr.

• Professor Robin D. G. Kelley

• Susan Minato, Co-President of Unite Here #11

• Karen Hayes, Producer and Director of documentary on Rev. James Lawson Jr., “A Better Way”

• Kent Wong, UCLA Labor Center

This event will be streamed live on Instagram on Friday, December 6 at 3pm.

Hosted by Progressive Democrats of America.