Martin Luther King Jr. is welcomed with a kiss from his wife, Coretta Scott King, after leaving court in Montgomery, AL, on March 22, 1956. 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 assassination in 1968. As an advocate for African-American ...

6 days ago · Coretta Scott King was an influential civil rights activist and the wife of renowned leader Martin Luther King Jr. Born on April 27, 1927, in Marion, Alabama, she initially gained recognition for her musical talents but ultimately devoted her life to advocating for social justice. Coretta met Martin Luther King Jr. while studying at the New ...

Jan 26, 2025 · 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 to Montgomery, Alabama, where she joined her husband in civil rights activism.

Sep 24, 2024 · UCLA will play Baylor and Texas will face Maryland in a women's basketball doubleheader in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic in January. The Coretta Scott King Classic was formed to...

Feb 17, 2023 · Hargie Faye Savoy, 93, of Port Arthur befriended wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King in the 80's. Together, they fought for the Black community.

Jan 20, 2021 · Active in racial justice politics and the peace movement before marrying Martin King, Coretta Scott King spoke up earlier and more forcefully against American involvement in Vietnam than her husband did, and her critique of American economics and war making continued for decades after his death.

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 Jr. Her contributions to the fight for racial equality and social justice have left an …

Jan 27, 2025 · The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

Jan 21, 2025 · Madison Booker scored 28 points and No. 7 Texas routed eighth-ranked Maryland 89-51 on Monday in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic.

Jan 6, 2025 · Everything to know about the trailblazing wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King suffered a stroke and heart attack in August of 2005. Five months later, while seeking ovarian cancer ...