reBROADcast: Coretta Scott King - Civil Rights Leader, Peace Advocate, & Wife of Martin Luther King Jr. [Sara Gorsky]

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many folks will quote (and misquote) Dr. King as it's convenient for them, but on BROADS YOU SHOULD KNOW we want to take this time to remind you about his stalwart partner in life and legacy: CORETTA SCOTT KING!

Coretta actively participated in the Civil Rights movement even before she met Martin, and subsequently throughout her life, leading marches and protests and organizing around the country. She is also widely know to have been a heavy influence in MLK’s stances on nonviolence and justice for all. After his assassination, she remained active, protesting the Vietnam War, the second Iraq War, and advocating for women who suffered during Apartheid - and that’s just scratching the surface!

#MLK, the man we celebrate today across the country, quite simply would not be who he was or have accomplished all he did without Coretta Scott King, his wife. Listen to this reBROADcast of our episode on Coretta to hear her full story!