Reverend William Alexander Lawson Jr. was a Houston pastor and civil rights activist who founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and fought for racial and economic justice for decades.
Born June 28, 1928, William Alexander Lawson Jr. founded the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston and became a prominent voice for racial justice, voting rights, and economic equality. He actively participated in civil rights movements and advocated for Black empowerment throughout his ministry. Rev. Lawson was a central figure in Houston's Black church and community for more than six decades until his death on May 14, 2024.
Rev. Lawson's legacy is the prophetic voice he brought to the Black church and the struggle for justice. His decades of ministry and activism fundamentally shaped Houston's Black community.
He was born June 28, 1928
He founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
He was active in civil rights movements
He passed away May 14, 2024
Reverend Lawson was a central figure in Houston's Black community for decades, serving as spiritual leader and civil rights advocate in the city.
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