Remembering Christine King Farris: MLK's Last Sibling and Spelman Professor

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Remembering Christine King Farris: MLK's Last Sibling and Spelman Professor
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Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at the age of 95. Throughout her life, Farris continued to represent her brother and his mission, emphasizing justice, peace, and liberation. She taught at Spelman College for over 50 years, leaving a lasting impact on her students. Farris also wrote books reflecting on her family's history, including a memoir and a children's book. She faced the emotional toll of her brother's assassination, as well as the unexpected deaths of her youngest brother and mother.

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