Coretta Scott King was a prominent figure in Black history and the civil rights movement. She was born on April 27, 1927, in Marion, Alabama. Coretta Scott King was an activist, author, and the wife of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Coretta Scott King continued to be a vocal advocate for civil rights, social justice, and nonviolence. She founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, which is dedicated to promoting the legacy and teachings of her late husband.

Coretta Scott King played a key role in advocating for the creation of the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., which was signed into law in 1983. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to carry on her husband's legacy and to fight for racial equality and justice.

Coretta Scott King passed away on January 30, 2006, but her impact and legacy continue to inspire people around the world. She is remembered as a symbol of strength, courage, and perseverance in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality.