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 …

3 days ago · Following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, Coretta Scott King continued to champion his legacy by founding the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent …

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, …

2 days ago · Coretta Scott was a student at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was pursuing a doctorate degree at Boston University.

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday …

Jan 19, 2025 · The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday. …