Rev. William Bill Lawson, a civil rights icon and pastor in Houston, passed away at 95. Services celebrating his life and legacy have begun, with community members, politicians, religious leaders, and visitors honoring him. Lawson played a key role in desegregation efforts, including supporting student sit-ins. The two-day celebration includes tributes and gatherings at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, a longstanding community landmark.
Services celebrate the life of civil rights icon Rev. Bill Lawson https://t.co/GdSqQGSdMi
Founded in 1872, the church is a longstanding community landmark. It has hosted prominent figures, including civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr., Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, and then-Texas Governor Rick Perry. https://t.co/QbxDO0X03n https://t.co/SKtH8KafW9
The Reverend William Lawson, a beloved preacher and community leader known as βHoustonβs pastorβ who led efforts to desegregate the city, died earlier this month at the age of 95. More on his legacy: https://t.co/FEtV07L6yk
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Reverend Bill Lawson was a civil rights leader and prominent figure in the Houston community and the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. https://t.co/bOcUqRdrWD
Houston politicians, religious leaders and community give Rev. Bill Lawson a touching send-off at church he founded https://t.co/jDWwK7Fcca
Today, the @WheelerAvenueBC family, Houstonians, and visitors from around the nation gathered to celebrate the life of Rev. William Lawson. It was a privilege to call Rev. Lawson a dear friend and to work with him on issues of concern to the community. https://t.co/NV3ZI4aKY2
Rev. Bill Lawson, Houston's pastor and civil rights icon, first day of celebration was filled with friends, family and community members Thursday night. https://t.co/70HmJKAhvN
Rev. Bill Lawson is who TSU turned to when students decided to participate in a sit-in to force desegregation. One woman who participated said Lawson gave them a sense of dignity. Sheβs proud to see the city honor him. #khou11 @Katiera_Winfrey https://t.co/L0g8v01FUI
Community members will gather for a two-day celebration of the life of Reverend William Alexander "Bill" Lawson, a civil rights leader and prominent figure in the Houston community. Here are the Chronicle's photos from the memorial events: https://t.co/pDEo7BASHP
Pastor and civil rights icon Rev. William Bill Lawson died last week at 95 years old. Today, services celebrating his life and legacy are scheduled to begin. https://t.co/1ZAPsvdasP @KHOUStephanie