Coretta Scott King

Civil Rights Activist

Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader and activist, known for her dedication to social justice and her role in advancing her husband's legacy.

Born
April 27, 1927
Died
January 30, 2006
Quotes
64
Rank
#417

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"I still hear people say that I should not be talking about the rights of lesbian and gay people, and I should stick to the issue of racial justice."

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"Lesbian and gay people are a permanent part of the American workforce, who currently have no protection from the arbitrary abuse of their rights on the job."

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"If Martin [Luther King, Jr.]'s philosophy had been embraced and lived out in Iraq and other places, we wouldn't have bin Ladens."

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"The more visible signs of protest are gone, but I think there is a realization that the tactics of the late sixties are not sufficient to meet the challenges of the seventies."

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