Coretta Scott King was born in 1927 and grew up facing discrimination. She married Martin Luther King Jr. and supported his civil rights work. After his assassination in 1968, Coretta Scott King helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Coretta Scott King dedicated her life to advancing civil rights and equality until her death in 2006.

1. By Chloe and Emma

2. Contribution to our world
Coretta Scott King helped pass the Civil Rights Act after
her husband, Martin Luther King Jr.’s, death

3. April 27, 1927 was a special day for
everyone especially her parents who loved
her so. Coretta Scott King was born but no
one knew how famous she would be when
she grew up. Coretta is famous not because
of slavery, but because she helped to pass
the Civil Rights Act, which gave equal rights
to white and black people.
Coretta married Martin Luther King Jr.

4. Coretta’s Hard Life
 Coretta had a hard life her house was set on fire when
she was 15. Image that happening to you! That was one
of the scariest parts, but her life was full of stress and
tragedies (like when her husband was killed).

5. Questions for Coretta Scott King
 How did Coretta Scott King manage to be so brave?
 How did Coretta and Martin meet (we found out they
met after they got out of college.)

6. Fun Facts About Coretta…….
 When Coretta Scott King graduated from college she
studied music.

7.  1927 – Born
 1953 – Marries Martin Luther King, Jr.
 2006 – she died in her sleep.
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