Coretta Scott
King

Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader who played a key role in the African-American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. She was born in Marion, Alabama, and raised on her family's farm. King exhibited a passion for music from a young age and went on to study music and education at Antioch College and the New England Conservatory of Music. She met her future husband, Martin Luther King Jr., while studying in Boston and they were married in 1953.

After the assassination of her husband in 1968, Coretta Scott King continued to be a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality, nonviolence, and women's rights. She founded the King Center in Atlanta in 1968 to promote the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and continued to be a tireless advocate for social justice until her death in 2006. Coretta Scott King was a prolific author, writing several books on civil rights, her personal experiences, and her husband's legacy. Her memoir, "My Life, My Love, My Legacy," was published posthumously in 2017 and received critical acclaim for its insights into her life and work. King's dedication to the principles of equality and justice has left a lasting impact on the civil rights movement and inspired generations of activists to continue her work towards a more just and equitable society.