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Recent Examples of nonviolence
He is regarded as America’s preeminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history, said the center.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 9 Jan. 2024
Task Force, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting social justice, nonviolence and equality, 40 years ago.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Her refusal, remedy and protection transcended violence or nonviolence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1959, Lawson began leading workshops in nonviolence for young Black students from local Nashville colleges.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 18 July 2024
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 9 Jan. 2024
Task Force, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting social justice, nonviolence and equality, 40 years ago.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Her refusal, remedy and protection transcended violence or nonviolence.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1959, Lawson began leading workshops in nonviolence for young Black students from local Nashville colleges.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 18 July 2024
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“Nonviolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonviolence. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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