Coretta Scott King
(1927-2006)

African-American Civil Rights Leader
1991 National Freedom Award
1996 Gandhi Peace Prize
2004 Congressional Gold Medal

birthdate: April 27
birthplace:
Marion, Alabama

QUOTES

When you are willing to make sacrifices for a great cause, you will never be alone.

I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation.

Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.

"Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won -- you earn it and win it in every generation."

"...We have an historic opportunity for a great global healing and renewal. If we will accept the challenge of nonviolent activism with faith, courage, and determination, we can bring this great vision of a world united in peace and harmony from a distant ideal into glowing reality."

 

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