Congressman Cohen Mourns the Passing of James Lawson
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today learned of the passing of Civil Rights visionary leader James Lawson and made the following statement:
"James Lawson was a giant of the Civil Rights movement and was an integral part of Memphis Civil Rights history as one of the key figures planning the Sanitation Workers Strike 'I AM A MAN' campaign. He showed the promise of non-violent res . . .
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today learned of the passing of Civil Rights visionary leader James Lawson and made the following statement:
"James Lawson was a giant of the Civil Rights movement and was an integral part of Memphis Civil Rights history as one of the key figures planning the Sanitation Workers Strike 'I AM A MAN' campaign. He showed the promise of non-violent res . . .