Rev. James Lawson, civil rights icon, dies at 95

Rev. James Lawson, the civil rights leader who studied non-violent protest under Gandi and then worked along Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95. In what was his final speech, King praised Lawson, calling him one of the "noble men" of the Black freedom struggle. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
» Subscribe to TODAY: / @today
About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.
Connect with TODAY Online!
Visit TODAY's Website: www.today.com/
Find TODAY on Facebook: / today
Follow TODAY on Twitter: / todayshow
Follow TODAY on Instagram: / todayshow
» Stream TODAY All Day: www.today.com/...
About: TODAY All Day is a 24/7 streaming channel bringing you the top stories in news and pop culture, celebrity interviews, cooking, and more. All in one place.
#JamesLawson #CivilRights #MLK

[@mariataylor9643]

A definite hero and loved his fellow man. RIP sir.

[@nlp6082]

A hero, indeed.