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Denver civil rights leader Rev. James Peters Jr. dies at 92
Reverend James D. Peters, Jr., a civil rights activist and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., passed away Saturday. He was 92 years old. His death was announced by community leader Sylvia Morgan-Smith. She said in part, “Reverend Peters dedicated his life to faith, community, and love.” Peters, originally from Connecticut, was a founding…