William H. Lamar IV

Rev. William H. Lamar IV is the pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Washington, D.C., a historic institution known for its significant role in American civil rights. Under his leadership, the church gained control of the trademark for the Proud Boys, a far-right group, as a response to their vandalism and racist conduct against the church. Lamar emphasizes the church's commitment to social justice and civil rights, viewing the lawsuit as part of a broader legacy of resistance against oppression.