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Former Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Former Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024
American missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were killed in Haiti on Thursday, May 23, family members said. Mandatory Credit: Missions in Haiti via CNN Newsource

American missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were killed in Haiti on Thursday, May 23, family members said. Mandatory Credit: Missions in Haiti via CNN Newsource

Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. James Douglas speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Dr. James Douglas speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for …

Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. James Douglas walks onto the pulpit to speak during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Dr. James Douglas walks onto the pulpit to speak during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, …

Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. Renu Khator, University of Houston chancellor, speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Dr. Renu Khator, University of Houston chancellor, speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 …

Published on May 24, 2024
Regina Rogers speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Regina Rogers speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being …

Published on May 24, 2024
Workers stock shelves at an Amazon Fresh grocery store in Seattle, Washington, on May 2. Mandatory Credit: David Ryder/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Workers stock shelves at an Amazon Fresh grocery store in Seattle, Washington, on May 2. Mandatory Credit: David Ryder/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Published on May 24, 2024
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston._Photo Credit: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston._Photo Credit: Houston Chronicle

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rep. Al Green, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee greet one another as they pay tribute to The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson during the celebration of life for Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Rep. Al Green, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee greet one another as they pay tribute to The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson during the celebration of …

Published on May 24, 2024
Customers take a look at the new iPhone 7 smartphone inside the Apple Inc. store in New York, in 2016. Mandatory Credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters via CNN Newsource

Customers take a look at the new iPhone 7 smartphone inside the Apple Inc. store in New York, in 2016. Mandatory Credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters via …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rep. Al Green speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Rep. Al Green speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
State Sen. Borris Miles speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

State Sen. Borris Miles speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Some two dozen swimmers tested positive for banned performance enhancing substance trimetazidine ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Some two dozen swimmers tested positive for banned performance enhancing substance trimetazidine ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Published on May 24, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes present President Joe Biden with a jersey during a celebration for the Kansas City Chiefs last year. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes present President Joe Biden with a jersey during a celebration for the Kansas City …

Published on May 24, 2024

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