Activist Coretta Scott King Speaking at Microphones

Coretta Scott King Was A Powerful Organizer

Coretta Scott King’s birthday is a chance to revisit her legacy as a steward of peace and justice.
by Anoa Changa
04.27.22
Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King Portrait

MLK's 'Beyond Vietnam' Speech At 55

“It is even very clear that our policy at home is to try to solve social problems through military means…
by Anoa Changa
04.03.22
Coretta Scott King

The Life And Legacy Of Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King wasn’t just the wife of an American hero, she was an icon in her own right and…
by Bilal G. Morris
12.28.21
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Celebrating Coretta Scott King's Birthday, In Her Words

Civil rights icon Coretta Scott King was born on April 27, 1927. Celebrate her birthday with these powerful quotes.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
Valentine's Day Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta, are smiling an

Read MLK's Love Letter To Coretta Scott King

On this Valentine's Day, take a look back in time at Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King's incredible love…
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
22 itemsMarch Against Fear

Rare MLK Photos: A Civil Rights Icon's Journey

Rarely seen photos of Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the years of his noteworthy, incredible life.
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21
'Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee'

Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis’ Archives Open To Public

Harlem’s Schomburg Center has opened Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ archives to the public.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
Maynard Jackson Waving to Crowd

Home Of Maynard Jackson To Become Affordable Housing

The former home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor Maynard Jackson will be transformed into affordable housing.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
Coretta Scott King

MLK’s Daughter Wants Her Mother’s Work Published

Bernice King, the daughter of the late Coretta Scott King, wants her mother’s letters, speeches, and commentary published.
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.17
Protestors Read Coretta Scott King Letter Outside Mitch McConnell's Home

Protesters Recite Coretta Scott King’s Letter Outside Of…

Scores of demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's home to protest the silencing of Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday.
by NewsOne Staff
02.11.17
US-POLITICS-NATIONAL LAWYERS CONVENTION

Ted Cruz Calls Democrats ‘Party Of Ku Klux…

In the fight to get Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pulled his very own race…
by NewsOne Staff
02.09.17
Boston Protests President Trump's Immigration Order

Despite Senate Action, Elizabeth Warren Refuses To Be…

GOP Senators voted to "rebuke" the Massachusetts Senator, prompting her to take to Twitter and read an opposition letter from…
by Angela Bronner Helm
02.08.17
Coretta Addresses The Memphis Crowds

Coretta Scott King 1986 Letter Blasts Jeff Sessions

Martin Luther King Jr's widow wrote a scathing critique of Sessions in 1986, saying granting him a federal judgeship would…
by Kellee Terrell
02.08.21

“Rose In A Fisted Glove”: Carmen Ejogo On…

Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” talked with Carmen Ejogo about her role as Coretta Scott King in the Martin Luther…
by NewsOne Now
01.07.15

Mary J. Blige to Play Betty Shabazz in…

Soul songstress Mary J. Blige’s career is picking up quite a bit of steam these days as she flips the…
by ionerlogan
06.19.19

Alveda King, Stop Using Your Uncle’s Name To…

The NAACP did a great thing this week when they formally endorsed marriage equality. RELATED: Is Being Black, Gay As…
by Michael Arceneaux
06.19.19