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Last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., Christine King Farris, passes away at 95

Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at the age of 95. Farris was a civil rights leader, acclaimed author, and champion of literacy and education. She was a founding board member of the King Center and a longtime volunteer, dedicating her life to fighting for equality and against racism. Farris leaves behind a tremendous legacy and will be remembered for her acts of service, love, and education that inspired the world for nearly a century.

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Last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., Christine King Farris, passes away at 95

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at the age of 95. Farris, who worked alongside her sister-in-law Coretta Scott King to preserve and promote her brother's legacy, played a vital role in teaching Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolent resistance. Despite working behind the scenes, Farris was no less important in the Civil Rights Movement. She was a founding board member of The King Center and a respected author. Farris leaves behind a legacy of fighting for equality and against racism in America.

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

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.

via WABE 90.1 FM|

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