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Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have one grandchild. Their son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, share a daughter, Yolanda Renee King, born in 2008. The revered Civil Rights leader was assassinated on April 4. 1968 at just 39 years old Bettmann Archive/Getty To many of us, Martin Luther King Jr. was a mega-force for the Civil Rights movement With his wife, Coretta Scott King, he was the father of four children: Martin Luther King III, Dexter, Yolanda, and Bernice. All of Dr. King's children were still young when, on April 4, 1968, Dr. King was assassinated by gunman James Earl Ray as he was standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Martin Luther King Jr. had four children with his wife Coretta Scott King: Yolanda, Martin, Dexter and Bernice. Here's everything to know about their kids. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact goes beyond history books and his important role in fighting for civil rights in America. His legacy continues through his grandchildren – Yolanda Renee, Martin III, and Farris Christine. Each of them is making a mark on today’s society in their own way. To really understand how his work still influences us today, it’s important to look at his children: Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter, and Bernice King. They have not just relied on their father’s fame; instead, they have actively worked in areas like activism and leadership. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement. Much of what people know about the activist is limited to his iconic role in the 1963 March King had four children with his late wife Coretta Scott King. Each of them have paid tribute to their father’s legacy at one point or another, and continued to campaign for many of the issues Today many people are honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., including his first and only grandchild. Yolanda Renee King is 15 years old. She never met her grandfather. Dr. King and his had four children: Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King, and Bernice Albertine King. Yolanda King died in 2007, but the other three are still alive as of December 2019. Dr. King’s Grandchildren. Dr. King has one grandchild: Yolanda Renee King. On Thanksgiving Day 1926, Martin Luther King, Sr., married Alberta Williams, who gave birth to Willie Christine King in 1927, Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1929, and Alfred Daniel King in 1930. The first 12 years of King’s childhood were spent in the home at 501 Auburn Avenue that his parents shared with his maternal grandparents, A. D. and How many grandchildren does Martin Luther King Jr. have? Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King have one grandchild. Their son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King Celebrating the Grandchildren of Martin Luther King Jr; Choosing Colors to Symbolize MLK Day; Inside the Family Life of Martin Luther King Jr; Countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Weekend 2025; Martin Luther King Jr’s Challenges and Problem-Solving; Martin Luther King Jrs Major Accomplishments; Post Office Services on Martin Luther Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta had 4 children:Yolanda Denise - November 17, 1955Martin Luther III - October 23, 1957Dexter Scott - January 30, 1961Bernice Albertine - March 28, 1963 Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up as the middle child of Michael (later Martin Luther) King, Sr., and Alberta Williams King. His father was the minister of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta—the same church where Martin Luther King, Jr., would eventually minister. In 1997 members of King’s family publicly supported Ray’s appeal for a new trial, Days after King's assassination, legislation was drafted to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta. 1944: 20 September: King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 1946: 6 August In her effort to create the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and in her campaign for a federal holiday to mark her husband’s birthday, Coretta made greater As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. King's given name at birth was Michael King, and his father was also born Michael King, but, after a period of gradual transition on the elder King's part, he changed both his and his son's names in 1934. The senior King was inspired during a trip to Germany for that year's
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