Lawson’s ‘better way’ inspires new summer camp
Dr. Mark Matheny leads a press conference announcing a children’s camp in memory of James and Dorothy Lawson on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Mark Matheny attributes the teachings of Rev. James Lawson Jr. for inspiring “A Walk Into Nonviolence,” a four-day children’s camp for ages 5-12.
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A native Memphian, Amaya Taylor is a Princeton University junior pursuing an A.B. in English with a minor in journalism. Taylor is a writer and editor at The Daily Princetonian, where she covers theater, film and culture.
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