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Rev. James Lawson persuaded students to risk lives for civil rights

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The Rev. James Lawson strolled into the loud chatter of Holman United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall, right past the little table for filling out a “Hello, my name is” sticker and being assigned to a group.

Everyone knew exactly who he was, and he’d join whatever group he wanted.

Read more at The Tennessean.