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Willie Christine King Farris (September 11, 1927 – June 29, 2023) was an American teacher and civil rights activist. King was the sister of Martin Luther King Jr. She taught at Spelman College and was the author of several books and was a public speaker on various topics, including the King family, multicultural education, and teaching.
Jun 30, 2023 · Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died Thursday, according to a Twitter post by her niece, Rev. Bernice King. “I love you and...
Jun 29, 2023 · Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died on Thursday. She was 95. Her death was announced by her niece, the Rev. Bernice King, in a statement.
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Jun 29, 2023 · Christine King Farris was the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a civil rights activist who worked with his widow, Coretta Scott King. She died on Thursday, leaving behind her husband, two children and a legacy of nonviolent resistance and social justice.
Jun 29, 2023 · Christine King Farris, who influenced her brother Martin Luther King, Jr., to join the church, passed away at 95. She was a professor emerita of education at Spelman College, a founding board member of the King Center, and an author of three books.
Jun 30, 2023 · Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95. After the assassination of her brother, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy — often behind the scenes. By Associated Press. Jun 29, 2023, 8:19pm PDT. Pocket. Reddit. Flipboard.
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Christine King Farris is the eldest sister of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a professor of education. She was instrumental in his religious development and the civil rights movement.
