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Dexter King Remembered As Guardian of Family's Legacy at Memorial

The service of remembrance for the youngest son born to Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on February 10.
02/12/2024

King Family Remains Committed To Their Cause Following the Passing of Dexter King

The youngest of the King children, Dexter passed after a three-year battle with prostate cancer on January 22.
01/24/2024
Dexter Scott King during Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner 20th Anniversary Holiday Observance at King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)

Dexter King, Son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dies at 62

The third and youngest of the Civil Rights icon’s four children, he was in charge of the family’s estate.
01/22/2024

Bill Ackman Claims That Martin Luther King Would Be 'Opposed' to DEI

Ackman made the comments during a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) with Elon Musk and Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips.
01/16/2024

Bernice King Seemingly Addresses Jonathan Majors ‘Coretta’ Remarks He Made About His Ex And Current Girlfriend Meagan Good

“My mother wasn’t a prop,” said the social justice advocate.
01/10/2024

MLK's Daughter Bernice King Fact Checks Amy Schumer’s Post Concerning Gaza Conflict

King confirmed her father’s thoughts on militarism to the comedian.
11/02/2023

Martin Luther King Jr’s Only Living Sister, Christine King Farris, Dies At 95

Farris was an activist and educator who taught at Spelman College for over 50 years.
06/30/2023

Martin Luther King’s Daughter Bernice King Responds To Sen. Ted Cruz's Criticism Of NAACP Florida Advisory

The civil rights organization warns that Florida has become ‘hostile’ toward Black people.
05/23/2023

MLK Holiday: Dr. Bernice King Explains Why Her Father’s Message of Love and Nonviolence Is Now More Important Than Ever

Observing what would have been her father’s 93rd birthday, the daughter of the late civil rights icon looks at the current social landscape and talks about why his work remains so relevant.
01/14/2022
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 18: Dr. Bernice A. King speaks during the 2021 King Holiday Observance Beloved Community Commemorative Service on January 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

MLK Interlude On Justin Bieber's New Album 'Justice' Gets Bernice King's Support After Backlash

The pop star featured audio of MLK on his new album.
03/22/2021

Activist Bernice King Calls For Peaceful Demonstrations: ‘Chage Never Comes Through Violence’

She says nonviolent protests are effective.
06/01/2020