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County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, from left, Rep. Al Green and Mayor John Whitmire attend 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.

County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, from left, Rep. Al Green and Mayor John Whitmire attend the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. Barbara Williams 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.

Dr. Barbara Williams 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
The Rev. Joel Osteen 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.

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

Published on May 24, 2024

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

Published on May 24, 2024
Rabbi David Lyon 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.

Rabbi David Lyon 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
Kirk Whalum plays a song on the saxophone during the celebration of life 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.

Kirk Whalum plays a song on the saxophone during the celebration of life for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in …

Published on May 24, 2024
Historic photos are shown during a video tribute 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.

Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a …

Published on May 24, 2024
Historic photos are shown during a video tribute 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.

Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
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

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