On this special day, people from around the world will stand together and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For decades, the anticipated American holiday unites people through this memory.
Some think of his iconic “I Have A Dream Speech,” while others recall his various accomplishments as a leader in the civil rights movement. Dr. King, a visionary, prolific speaker and preacher, was a beloved leader and advocate for the rights of others. He ardently believed in humanity and the possibility of equal justice for all.
Dr. King’s stance on peace was the perfect vehicle into the hearts of many. His message resonated deeply for many, making him a likable figure in the fight for justice. Dr. King has done many amazing things, but he didn’t do it alone.
His team and other advocates, leaders, preachers, and community members who marched in the Deep South played a crucial role. Throughout his journey, Dr. King received unwavering support from his family, close friends and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
There’s a saying that “behind every great man is a great woman,” and Coretta embodied that role for Dr. King. She stood behind a great man, her great man, but was also a great woman in her own right.
Yolanda Renee King, the 15-year-old activist, speaker, and author of “We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King,” wanted to remind everyone of how great her grandfather, Dr. King, was.
More importantly, she went viral when she reminded the world that, yes, while her grandfather was great, so was her grandmother.
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Coretta Scott King, beautiful in appearance and softer in speech compared to her husband, was a trailblazer who advocated for the rights of African Americans.
After her husband’s death, her advocacy intensified, and her voice gained more momentum. She became active in the Women’s Movement, founded the King Center, and successfully campaigned to make Dr. King’s birthday a national holiday when Ronald Reagan signed the order after many failed attempts.
Coretta’s accomplishments were not limited to one group. She won for women, for African Americans, for those experiencing harsh racial disparities, and for those seeking equality.
Yolanda was vocal, and she was right. Just as her grandmother fought to ensure Dr. King’s legacy was alive, vibrant, well-respected and remembered, she’s doing the same for her grandmother. Through Yolanda’s advocacy, she will keep her grandmother’s legacy alive.
She will remind the world of her servitude, her sacrifice, and the many selfless wins she had that go beyond American culture.
On this Martin Luther King. Jr. holiday, we not only celebrate Dr. King, but today, we commemorate the woman who made this day possible, Coretta Scott King.
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