Overview

• Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., passed away on January 22 at age 62 after battling prostate cancer.
• The memorial service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a place of historical significance to the King family, with tributes from family members and notable figures like Stevie Wonder.
• Leah Weber King, Dexter's widow, spoke of his commitment to advancing the legacy of his parents and the cause of justice.
• Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, Dexter's siblings, vowed to continue the work for justice and the realization of their parents' dream of a beloved community.
• Dexter King was remembered as a protector of his family's intellectual property and a believer in the innocence of James Earl Ray, the man convicted of assassinating his father.