Christine King-Farris, the last surviving brother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Thursday at the age of 95, the family said.
Bernice King, Faris’ niece, tweeted: “I love you and will miss you Aunt Christine.” Martin Luther King III tweeted He and his family shared Faris’s final moments together, saying that Faris “left a tremendous legacy that will outlive all of us, and we hope to pass that legacy on to future generations.” I promise,” he said.
Farris was reportedly born Willie Christine King on September 11, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia, to King Jr. as the first child of the Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Christine Williams King of Alberta. was the eldest brother of APs. After the assassination of King his Jr. in 1968, Faris supported the construction of the King Center and shared King his Jr.’s belief in non-violent resistance, supporting widow Coretta his Scott his King and his helped preserve and promote the heritage of
“We’re not going to be distracted.
we are not going to lose. ”Doctor. #christine king farisThe now-great-grandfather spoke in Washington, D.C. nearly a decade ago at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs, Freedom and “I Have a Dream.” pic.twitter.com/CbiYr56sf9
— Martin Luther King Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) June 29, 2023
Faris reportedly missed Dr. King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington, where he gave his famous “I have a dream” speech, because of the flu, but he attended the march’s 50th anniversary celebrations. . Guardian. She said, “Our challenge as followers of Martin Luther King Jr. is to live life in a way that continues his unfinished business and to honor his life, leadership and legacy. It is.” (Related article: ‘Tougher Than Anyone’: Civil rights icon suffers fall during 90th birthday event)
I love you and will miss you, Aunt Christine. pic.twitter.com/NXHsqaTVET
— Be a King (@BerniceKing) June 29, 2023
The King Center recognized She has been a founding director of the center and an educator for 64 years.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said, “Our hearts are heavy in Atlanta today at the news of the passing of King Christine Farris,” calling Faris “her own strength” and “a champion in literacy and education.” It was reported that it was evaluated as “.be press release from his office.
The author, Faris, is Professor Emeritus at Spelman College, where he has served for 56 years, making him the longest serving faculty member. college records.
Faris is deceased person She is survived by her husband, Isaac Newton Faris Sr., and by children Isaac Faris Jr. and Angela Faris Watkins, and other relatives.
