RIP, Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King, wife of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., passed away in her sleep last night. She was 78.

You can read more about the life of Mrs. King here.

Check out La Shawn Barber’s post about Mrs. King as well.

3 Responses to "RIP, Coretta Scott King"

La Shawn Barber's Corner says:

January 31, 2006 at 9:18 am

Coretta Scott King, 1927-2006

Martin Luther King’s legacy has taken on mythic status. Both Democrats and Republicans claim him as their own, trying to “out-King” each other every year on his birthday.
Then there are the detractors who insist that King’s l…
A Blog For All says:

January 31, 2006 at 8:08 pm

Gone But Not Forgotten

After the assassination of her husband, Coretta took on a leading role in the civil rights movement and dedicated the rest of her life to the cause. Her four children have also taken up leading roles in the civil rights movement. La Shawn Barber has …
Tel-Chai Nation says:

February 2, 2006 at 4:15 pm

Coretta Scott King, 1927-2006

Coretta King, the widow of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, passed away on January 31 at age 78.

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