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Rev. Lawson Memoir: Conversation and Book Signing

Sun, Feb 22

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Centenary United Methodist Church

Don't miss this opportunity to honor a living legend and engage with a story that continues to shape our understanding of justice and the beloved community.

Rev. Lawson Memoir: Conversation and Book Signing
Rev. Lawson Memoir: Conversation and Book Signing

Time & Location

Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA

About the event

Join us THIS SUNDAY, February 22nd at noon!


Celebrate the release of "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love" by Rev. James Lawson Jr., one of the Civil Rights Movement's most important strategists and a close colleague of Dr. MLK Jr.


Featuring:


Co-author Emily Yellin


Rev. Lawson's son, John Lawson


Book signing & community conversation


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