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In this illustration, the Rev. James Lawson speaks in front of the UCLA Labor Center’s office, located in L.A.’s dynamic, mostly immigrant Pico-Union neighborhood, which overlooks MacArthur Park.
Tobias Higbie and photos of union protests from UCLA archive
Black-and-white photo of President John F. Kennedy signing the Equal Pay Act
Image of Rev. James Lawson speaking to interns in the Dream Summer program, a fellowship opportunity for student immigrants and their allies.UCLA Labor Center

A perfect tribute: UCLA names labor center building in honor of Rev. James Lawson Jr.

By Madeline Adamo Civil and labor rights icon and 20-year…