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Expelled : James Lawson Jr. and Vanderbilt University /

"In February 1960, as lunch counter sit ins began in southern cities, national attention focused on Nashville, where demonstrations were carried out by an unusually organized and disciplined group of students tutored extensively in nonviolent direct action. Their mentor was Reverend James Lawso...

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Main Author:	Houston, Benjamin (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Nashville, Tennessee : Vanderbilt University Press, [2026]
Subjects:	Lawson, James M., > 1928-2024. Vanderbilt University. > Divinity School > Students > History > 20th century. Civil rights workers > Tennessee > Nashville > History > 20th century. Civil rights demonstrations > Tennessee > Nashville > History > 20th century. Civil rights movements > Tennessee > Nashville > History > 20th century. Manifestations pour les droits de l'homme > Tennessee > Nashville > Histoire > 20e siècle. Mouvements des droits de l'homme > Tennessee > Nashville > Histoire > 20e siècle.

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