Coretta Scott King was an influential figure in Black history as a civil rights activist and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. She was born on April 27, 1927, in Marion, Alabama, and went on to become a talented singer and musician. Coretta Scott met Martin Luther King Jr. while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and they were married in 1953.

After their marriage, Coretta Scott King played a crucial role in the civil rights movement alongside her husband. She supported and advocated for nonviolent protest and was a key figure in organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, Coretta Scott King continued his work for civil rights and social justice. She founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta and became a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and anti-apartheid efforts.

Throughout her life, Coretta Scott King dedicated herself to advancing equality and justice for all people, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of activists and advocates. She passed away on January 30, 2006, but her impact on the civil rights movement and her commitment to creating a more just society are remembered and celebrated to this day.