Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King was a kind and strong woman who helped make the world better for everyone. She was born on April 27, 1927, in Heiberger, Alabama. Her parents loved her and wanted her to learn lots of things, even when money was hard to find. Coretta loved music, singing, and acting in plays. She went to school and did very well!

Coretta met a special man named Martin Luther King Jr. while they were both in school in Boston. They liked talking about important ideas and sharing hopes for the future. In 1953, they got married and moved to Montgomery, Alabama. They worked together to help people be treated fairly, no matter what they looked like or where they came from.

After Martin passed away, Coretta kept working for fairness and peace. She started the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change to keep his memory alive. She worked hard to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a special holiday in the United States. In 1983, Ronald Reagan signed the law to make it happen. Coretta also spoke up for everyone to be treated equally, including people who love others of the same gender.

Coretta Scott King passed away on January 30, 2006. Many people remembered her for her kindness and strong spirit. She is remembered as a wonderful person who helped make the world a better place for all.