Spokane honors Reverend Percy "Happy" Watkins, celebrated pastor and civil rights leader, at a community event. Spokane honra al Reverendo Percy "Feliz" Watkins, celebrado pastor y líder de derechos civiles, en un evento comunitario.
Hundreds honored Reverend Percy "Happy" Watkins at a Spokane celebration, marking his 30-year tenure as New Hope Baptist Church's pastor and his work as a civil rights activist. Cientos honraron al reverendo Percy "Feliz" Watkins en una celebración de Spokane, marcando su mandato de 30 años como pastor de New Hope Baptist Church y su trabajo como activista de los derechos civiles. Watkins, who passed away on October 25, co-founded Spokane's annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and advocated for marginalized communities. Watkins, quien falleció el 25 de octubre, fue cofundador de la Marcha anual de Spokane, Martin Luther King Jr., y abogó por las comunidades marginadas. Attendees, including Mayor Lisa Brown, praised his moral leadership and impact on education and community life. Los asistentes, incluida la alcaldesa Lisa Brown, elogiaron su liderazgo moral y su impacto en la educación y la vida comunitaria.