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 …

1 day ago · In the years to come she was a constant voice for peace, social justice, and human rights. To support her husband’s legacy, she founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for …

The inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic will be held on January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, featuring four prestigious programs: Baylor, …

Jan 17, 2025 · Throughout the day, FOX Sports will spotlight key moments in the Kings’ legacy, including Coretta Scott King’s signing of MLK Day into law in 1983, Dr. King’s “I Have A …

In 1984, Congress established the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Commission to coordinate the inaugural observance of King Day and plan its celebrations. Coretta Scott King, …

Sep 28, 2024 · Coretta Scott King was a vital figure in the civil rights movement, whose contributions to social justice and equality have left a lasting impact on history. Her early life …

Jan 20, 2025 · Coretta Scott King, widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is shown at a news conference in Atlanta on Jan. 11, 1986, announcing 10 days of events for the first federal …

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 …

Sep 24, 2024 · The inaugural event will be held on January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, featuring four prestigious programs: Baylor, …

Jan 15, 2024 · The legacy of Coretta Scott King, the late wife of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spans decades of peace advocacy and civil rights work and has made her 'among …