#CorettaScottKing

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Today we're remembering Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) — a powerful leader in her own right — on the anniversary of her passing.

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On this day, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Seeing labor and civil rights as twin pillars of social reform, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. worked tirelessly to advocate for working people, create connections with labor leaders and union members, play key roles in pivotal strikes, and fight for economic justice on several fronts. He believed strongly in the labor movement asserting that “organized labor has been one of the deterrents of human exploitation throughout its long history in America.”

Pictured: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking at an AFL-CIO event.

To honor and celebrate him, the Kheel Center created an exhibit 4 years ago titled "All Labor Has Dignity", highlighting Dr. King and Coretta Scott King's work with the labor movement.

[lizloveswords]

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

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Coretta Scott King

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🎥#ArtIsAWeapon Happy #BlackHistoryMonth

Reposted from @undisputedcinema @rockthefilm @gpbmadeit Two of America’s most influential figures. Two different approaches. One shared goal. Two men changed America forever — meet the minds behind the movement...Discover their stories in #GeniusMLKX, premiering tonight, February 1 at 9/8c on National Geographic @natgeotv . Stream on @DisneyPlus and @hulu .

#MalcolmX #MartinLutherKingJr #NatGeo #BlackFilmmakers #BlackGirlMovieGeeks

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It doesn't matter how strong your #opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem. - (Coretta Scott King) Are you making a difference as part of the solution or causing issues as part of the problem? #problem #success #CorettaScottKing #Leadership #TodayMatters (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoX1ni8PljL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🎂🎈🎂🎈🎂 Happy Birthday #DexterKing! He Is 62 Today! #MartinLutherKingJr #RosaParksStory #CorettaScottKing (at West Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDB87_pU9v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗿 ...................................................... Honoring the day of Dr Martin Luther King Jr with some of the rare and loving photos. Photo 1: MLK Jr in home library May 1956 ( Smithsonian) Photo 2: with wife Coretta Scott King and children (Smithsonian) Photo 3: At Rev. Ralph Abernathy's Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama as racist mob surrounded building ( 📸 Paul Schutzer Shutterstock) Photo 4: 1962 with daughter Yolanda King ( Readers Digest) Follow for more trending inspiration #mlkjr #mlkjrday #corettascottking #sashaobama #theobamas #maliaobama #Michelleobama #violadavis #sashaandmalia #Obamafamily #barackandmichelle #news #popculture #newspage #facts #fact #entertainment #entertainmentnews https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfpOuJuE0c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Behind every great man, is a great woman. And Mrs. Coretta Scott King was that great woman who fought and eventually won to have Martin Luther King Day official on November 2, 1983 as a national federal holiday. Signed by then President Regan, to remember the work and legacy of her late husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you Mrs. King. ❤️

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“My story is a freedom song from within my soul. It is a guide to discovery, a vision of how even the worst pain and heartaches can be channeled into human monuments, impenetrable and everlasting.” - Coretta Scott King

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With Obazee Aisosa — “Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” #CSK #CorettaSpeaks #CorettaScottKing

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On this day in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born in Marion, Alabama.

While her life's work is often overshadowed by her husband's, Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was a skilled organizer in her own right.

In addition to founding and leading the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and raising her family, King formed the Full Employment Action Council in 1974. The group aimed to end unemployment and job inequalities in the US. She also organized the Coalition of Conscience in 1983, a group of 800 organizations that sponsored the 20th Anniversary March on Washington.

Today we're celebrating Coretta Scott King's legacy of service, leadership within the Civil Rights movement, and commitment to economic and social justice.

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#OnThisDay in 1968

#OnThisDay Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at his last New York City appearance before his assassination at Local 1199’s annual “Salute to Freedom” event at @HunterCollege on March 10, 1968 to promote the Poor People’s Campaign, a march on Washington to fight for economic justice for the poor, and to rally against the war in Vietnam. 

 Local 1199 was MLK and Coretta Scott’s favorite union and during this speech entitled “The Other America,” King lauded the organizing efforts of 1199 and anti-war stance of the union as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement.”

 An excerpt from Dr. King at this event: “In these moments of disenchantment, I begin to think of unions like Local 1199 and it gives me renewed courage and vigor to carry on... and the feeling that there are some unions left that will always maintain the radiant and vibrant idealism that brought the labor movement into being. And I would suggest that if all of labor would emulate what you have been doing over the years, our nation would be closer to victory in the fight to eliminate poverty and injustice. I also believe that if all of labor were to follow your example of mobilizing and involving working people in the campaign to end the war in Vietnam, our nation would be much closer to a swift settlement of that immoral, unjust, and ill-considered war. {...} And so for many reasons I'm happy to be here, because of your fight for justice, your fight for peace, your fight for human decency, and for dignity for every working person. I don't consider myself a stranger. I've been with 1199 so many times in the past that I consider myself a fellow 1199er…”. 

 [Pictures from Coll. #6118, #6140, and #5206s Local 1199 Executive Secretary Moe Foner Records]

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HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY 🎂 (APRIL 27) TO THE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST & WIFE OF THE GREAT CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER #DRMARTINLUTHERKINGJR #CORETTASCOTTKING

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Something I made in loving memory of Dexter Scott King. You will be missed. #dexterscottking #dexter #martinlutherkingjr #martin #luther #alabama #mom #dad #rip #activist #minister #civilrights #georgia #tennessee #corettascottking #coretta

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"We must accept finite disappointments, but never lose infinite hope." Celebrating MLK Day Today we are celebrating, commemorating, and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King; a day dedicated to incredible civil rights leaders who dreamed of a world filled with equality and justice for all. Let's reflect on MLK Jr.'s powerful words and continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate society; of course, with more cannabis and more love. Have a safe and wonderful MLK Day from Snapdragon Canna Co! #MLKDay #HappyMLKDay #MLKJR #CorettaScottKing #MartinLutherKingJr #SnapdragonHemp #Chattanooga #Chattanoogahemp #Hemp

[stevehall89]

I call it the headless hug. Others have nastier names for it. It’s really called The Embrace and commemorates Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. I like it. #mlk #martinlutherking #corettascottking #theembrace — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/BRvdGAc