Bernice King
Bernice King is an American lawyer, minister, and the youngest child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Religious Leader
March 28, 1963
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Rev. Bernice A. King, the youngest offspring of renowned civil rights activists Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, is a prominent global thought leader, speaker, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Upholding her family’s legacy in the Civil Rights Movement, she champions social justice issues. King has actively participated in various organizations, such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and has traveled extensively to promote nonviolence. Her advocacy work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Rosa Parks Woman of Courage Award.