Rev James Lawson, nonviolence advocate, recommended for US Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DCRNS Rev James Lawson, a United Methodist minister known for his advocacy of nonviolence in the civil rights era and beyond, has been recommended for a Congressional Gold Medal. “It is, I think, time for us as a nation to really recognize all that he has done for people in this country and for […]
Prominent US civil rights activist to boycott Trump inauguration; sparks sharp response from President-elect
A prominent US civil rights activist, Congressman John Lewis, has said he will boycott President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony this week, saying that he does not think Mr Trump is a “legitimate president” – sparking a sharp response from Mr Trump. Rep Lewis, a close ally of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, who was […]