Dexter Scott King

Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His parens names were Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He was one of three children. He went to Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary and Boston University. He was a member of the Progressive National Baptist Convention. King married Coretta Scott King in 1953. They had 4 kids, Yolanda Denise King (1955-2007), Martin Luther King III )b. 1957), Dexter Scott King (b. 1961) and Bernice Albertine King (b. 1963)

Martin luther king is most greatly known for his “I have a dream” speech but there is much more to Mr. Kings life than just that. King led many Civil rights movements since the mid 1950’s using his words and non-violent tactics such as boycotts, sit ins, and protest marches to fight segregation. Born in Atlanta Georgia In January of 1929 King lived with his parents Alberta Williams and Michael Luther, his two siblings, Christine and alfred, and his Grandparents, Jenny Parks and Adam Daniel Williams

they think of big names like Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X, and Rosa Parks. However, there were many people behind the scenes that had as big of an impact as these forerunners had. These are the transparent heroes; the underdogs. The ones that did so much for the cause yet were never truly recognized as being such a big influence. One of these unsung heroes of the Civil Rights movement is Coretta Scott King. After her husband, the great Martin Luther King, Jr., died she strived to continue the momentum

Coretta Scott King      Coretta Scott King was born on April 27, 1927 in Heiberger, Alabama. Heiberger was a small segregated town. Coretta’s parents were Obadiah and Bernice Scott. She has an older sister named Edythe and a younger brother, Obie. Coretta was named after her grandmother Cora Scott. Her family was hard working and devoted Christians. Coretta had a strong temper, feared no one and stood up for herself.      Coretta, Edythe and Obie had to walk three miles to an all-black school

Summary of the Text: The biography of “Coretta: The Story of Coretta Scott King,” was the first biography made depicting Coretta’s life, goals, and success. The book was written by a close friend of hers whose name is Octavia Vivian. The story tells how Coretta, as a young woman, had grown up in Alabama. She later went to Antioch College, and later found out that she, as a colored young woman, would not be allowed to teach, mix, or mingle with the whites in the state of Ohio. She later explored a

How many people know that Coretta Scott King fought for 15 years to have her husband's birthday a national holiday ("Coretta Scott King"). Coretta believed that people should have the same rights. So she took a stand and helped other people and other presents she was the first African-American woman to change the rules that black citizens should have the same rights as white citizens. Coretta is a Civil Rights Activist and a Woman’s Activist. Coretta is a Civil Rights Activist and a Woman’s Activist

Martin Luther King Jr,. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was originally named Michael King Jr. He grew up being the middle child in a family of five, he had one brother and one sister. His sister, Christine King Farris, was the oldest out of the three kids, and his brother, A.D. King was the youngest. His mother, Alberta Williams King, was a former school teacher. His father, Martin Luther King Sr., was a pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. He married Coretta Scott and settles

Martin luther king Jr. was born January 15, 1929.(Bonnie Bader) Martin was born in Atlanta,Georgia they lived in south in the south black were not free but in the north blacks were free.(Bonnie Bader) Martin had a sister named Willie Christie and a brother named Alfred daniels.(Bonnie Bader) Martins brother and sister grown up in Atlanta,Georgia through their child Bader)Martin had sister named Wille Christine and brother named Alfred Daniels.(Bonnie Bader) Martin's brother and sister grew up

Martin Luther King Jr was born January 15,1929 in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, There is another date for his birthday that is January 17, 1929 His Birth name is Michael. His Father decided to change their names to Martin Luther King Jr/Sr. Martin had an older sister Willie Christine.Everyone called her (Chris).Martin had an little brother Alfred Daniel King. Martin also had an another sister Alveda King .His mother Alberta Williams King .and His Father Martin Luther King Sr. Martin lived in

“Hate is too great a burden to bear, it injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” Coretta Scott King was born in one of the most pivotal times in our nations history. Growing up in the rural, segregated state of Alabama in the middle of the Great Depression ensured in Scott a deep work ethic and a passion for racial equality. Going through college during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement allowed Coretta to find her place not only in activism, but the stance she took as a feminist