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Hace 5 días · Houston politicians, religious leaders and community give Rev. Bill Lawson a touching sendoff at church he founded. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby gives the eulogy during the celebration of life services for ...
15 de may. de 2024 · Rev. William Lawson a long-time civil rights advocate and founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, has died, according to an obituary posted on the church’s website. He was 95.
14 de may. de 2024 · “Reverend Lawson’s legacy is monumental,” Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis said in a statement. “He was a pioneering force in the Civil Rights Movement, courageously hosting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at his church and supporting the brave Texas Southern University students during the sit-ins that spurred integration in our city.
22 de may. de 2024 · Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and a towering figure in our community, the Reverend William A. Lawson. His life’s work as a civil rights icon, educator, and relentless advocate for the underserved has left an indelible mark on Houston and beyond.
Hace 4 días · HOUSTON - Thousands gathered Friday to celebrate the life of Reverend William Lawson, the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who passed away last week at the age of 95. A Congregational Service of Celebration was held at the church at 11 a.m. You can watch the full service in the video ...
20 de may. de 2024 · “The Legal Defense Fund had the honor of working in close collaboration with Rev. Lawson on behalf of Black voters in Harris County in Houston Lawyers Association v. Mattox (1991). Not only did Rev. Lawson display dedication in this work—he exemplified the power in unifying people to bring about meaningful change.
14 de may. de 2024 · The 95-year-old would have celebrated another birthday next month, but he passed away Tuesday morning. His best friend, Howard Jefferson, spent time with him in some of his last moments. SUGGESTED: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church founder Rev. William Lawson dies at 95. "We all told him we loved him, and we all thanked him for his leadership.
