82-year-old Reverend Percy "Happy" Watkins, influential Spokane pastor and civil rights leader, passed away. El reverendo Percy "Happy" Watkins, de 82 años, influyente pastor de Spokane y líder de los derechos civiles, falleció.

Rev. Rev. Percy "Happy" Watkins, an influential Spokane pastor and civil rights leader, has died at 82. Percy "Happy" Watkins, un influyente pastor de Spokane y líder de derechos civiles, ha muerto a los 82 años. He moved to Spokane in 1961 and served as pastor emeritus at New Hope Baptist Church, where he was known for reciting Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Se mudó a Spokane en 1961 y sirvió como pastor emérito en New Hope Baptist Church, donde fue conocido por recitar el discurso del Dr. King "Tengo un Sueño". A founding board member of The Fig Tree and former NAACP chapter leader, Watkins was recognized for his dedication to social justice and community service. Watkins, miembro fundador de The Fig Tree y ex líder del capítulo de NAACP, fue reconocido por su dedicación a la justicia social y el servicio comunitario. Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced his passing. El presidente del Ayuntamiento de Spokane, Betsy Wilkerson, anunció su fallecimiento.

October 26, 2024

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