Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on the death of civil rights leader, Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr.:  

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. James Lawson Jr. As a child growing up at Holman United Methodist Church, I was captivated by the resonance of Rev. Lawson’s voice.  As an adult, Rev Lawson continued to have an impact on my life, I read his teachings, participated in his non-violence training sessions, and traveled to the home and final resting place of Gandhi. I grew to both understand and embrace his concept of the evils of  “plantation Capitalism” and have been inspired by him, like countless others, to work to manifest his vision of love over violence in my everyday life.  Rev. Lawson was a civil rights icon, mentor, and friend.  In his name, we will continue to fight for justice, peace, and love for ALL.”