WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement to honor the passing of longtime civil rights leader, Reverend James Peters, Jr.
“James was truly one of the greatest men I’ve ever known – standing tall in a room full of giants.
“I will always remember our trip to Montgomery to visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. His unwavering compassion and leadership helped guide our country – and Denver – toward a brighter future.”
Hickenlooper with Rev. Peters outside of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery.
Reverend Peters was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked with Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. He served as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in the Denver metropolitan area for 28 years and previously chaired the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. He passed away on Saturday.
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