Coretta Scott King (née Scott; April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader who was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. from 1953 until his …

Jun 17, 2020 · Over 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. the world continues to search for peace and equal rights, but over the course of his life, King helped lead the …

Jan 30, 2006 · The widow of one of the most influential leaders in the world, Coretta Scott King provided Martin Luther King, Jr., with what he called the “love, sacrifices, and loyalty [without …

5 days ago · Coretta Scott King, American civil rights activist who was the wife of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. After they both completed studies in higher learning, the Kings moved …

Apr 2, 2014 · Coretta Scott met her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., while the two were both students in Boston, Massachusetts. She worked side by side with King as he became a leader …

Jan 20, 2025 · Civil Rights activist Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta, daughter Yolanda, 5, & Martin Luther III, 3, sitting together as they play piano in their livingroom, …

Jan 20, 2025 · After the tragic assassination of Dr. King in 1968, Coretta Scott King refused to let his dream fade. She picked up the torch and carried it forward, founding the Martin Luther King …

On June 26, 1968, Mrs. King founded The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center as a nonprofit to serve as the Official Living Memorial to the life, work and legacy of her husband.

Although best known for being the wife of famed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King created her own legacy in the movement to end injustice. She also worked …

Sep 28, 2024 · Coretta Scott King was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known not only for her own activism but also for her role as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King …