Halcyon Sadberry-Watkins participated in the 1960 sit-in and said Rev. Bill Lawson gave them a sense of dignity. She’s proud to see the city honor him.
Pastor and civil rights icon Rev. William Bill Lawson died last week at 95 years old. On Thursday, services celebrating his life and legacy are scheduled to begin.
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