Vencen Horsley, a Nashville civil rights leader and community advocate, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, according to multiple Metro Councilmembers. Known for his humility, soft-spoken nature, and infectious smile, Horsley was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, peacefully demonstrating alongside the late Rep. John Lewis. Horsley’s contributions to Nashville, both during the civil rights movement and in the decades that followed, leave behind a powerful legacy of justice, encouragement, and unity.
