Search Results: keywords:"nonviolence"

  • H. R. 8760 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr., in recognition of his contributions to the United States through the promotion of nonviolence during the Civil Rights movement and beyond.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 8760 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr., to honor his significant contributions in promoting nonviolence during the Civil Rights movement and beyond. The bill outlines Rev. Lawson's extensive history of activism, his role in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8760 wants to give a special award, called a Congressional Gold Medal, to Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr. to say "thank you" for helping people stay peaceful during the Civil Rights movement and for continuing to work for fairness and justice for everyone.

  • H. RES. 271 — Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:189

    H. RES. 271 honors the life and contributions of César Estrada Chávez, who was a prominent civil rights activist and labor leader. The resolution highlights Chávez’s early life, his efforts to organize farmworkers for better working conditions, and his dedication to nonviolence. It also...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is a special message from the government saying "thank you" to César Chávez for helping farm workers get fair treatment, and it reminds people to celebrate his work by helping others, being part of their communities, and remembering his words, "Yes, we can!"