Bishop T.D. Jakes' Response To The Passing of Coretta Scott King
America Loses A Cultural Warrior; Black America Loses The First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement
Dallas, TX

(BlackNews.com) - The following was released today by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Founder and Senior Pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas:

"Mrs. Coretta Scott King was not only the First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement, she was a personal family friend and a periodic, much respected guest of our church. I sincerely extend my condolences and offer my prayers to her family, especially to her sons and daughters who grew up in a life of service and sacrifice for such an important cause.
"During MegaFest 2005, we were blessed with the opportunity to celebrate Mrs. King as a living legacy during a special concert performed in her honor appropriately titled, "Women of Purpose."

I know I speak for The Potter's House congregation when I say that her untiring efforts as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and undying commitment to protect the dignity of a people was an inspiration to us all. It was truly a blessing to recognize such a strong woman, one who laid a foundation of character and integrity for the next generation of this nation's female leaders from all cultures and creeds.

"I admired Mrs. King greatly and I am deeply saddened by her passing. She led a life committed to social justice and peace, both before and after her husband's death, and I join the whole world in mourning her passing."

Bishop T.D. Jakes
Founder and Senior Pastor
The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc.