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"Love & Solidarity": James Lawson and Nonviolence

in the Search for Workers' Rights
2025-02-25 18:00:00 2025-02-25 19:00:00 America/New_York "Love & Solidarity": James Lawson and Nonviolence Explore the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson, a leader in nonviolence and an organizer for workers' rights. Central Library - Community Room

Tuesday, February 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 18:00:00 2025-02-25 19:00:00 America/New_York "Love & Solidarity": James Lawson and Nonviolence Explore the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson, a leader in nonviolence and an organizer for workers' rights. Central Library - Community Room

Central Library

Community Room

Explore the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson, a leader in nonviolence and an organizer for workers' rights.

Representatives from The Commonwealth Institute will lead a discussion with highlights from the documentary “Love & Solidarity.”

A Chesterfield County and Virginia State University Black History Month Program. Chesterfield County and Virginia State University thank the many donors who make these Black History Month events possible. 

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

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