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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
The Gospel is read 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 Gospel is read 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
Mourners bow their heads in prayer during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson at 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.

Mourners bow their heads in prayer during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, …

Published on May 24, 2024
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Harmon/Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel

Published on May 24, 2024
Mourners stand during the Gospel reading during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson at 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.

Mourners stand during the Gospel reading during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, …

Published on May 24, 2024
Milan McCray sings 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.

Milan McCray sings 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

Published on May 24, 2024
The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson’s robes are carried into the sanctuary of the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church during the celebration of life for the church’s founder 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. William “Bill” Lawson’s robes are carried into the sanctuary of the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church during the celebration of life for the church’s …

Published on May 24, 2024
The choir sings during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the 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.

The choir sings during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on …

Published on May 24, 2024
Ministers lead the family into the sanctuary at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for 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.

Ministers lead the family into the sanctuary at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on …

Published on May 24, 2024
Family members, including daughter Melanie Lawson, in red, make their way to the sanctuary at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of 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.

Family members, including daughter Melanie Lawson, in red, make their way to the sanctuary at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for the celebration of life services …

Published on May 24, 2024

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