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Naomi Barber King, Civil Rights Activist and MLK Jr.'s Sister-in-Law, Passes Away at 92

Naomi Barber King, a key figure in the civil rights movement and sister-in-law to Martin Luther King Jr., died in Atlanta, marking the end of an era for the King family.

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Overview

  • Naomi Barber King, a civil rights activist and sister-in-law to Martin Luther King Jr., died at age 92 in Atlanta.
  • She founded the A.D. King Foundation in 2008, focusing on empowering youth and women and promoting nonviolent social change.
  • Naomi King was married to Rev. Alfred Daniel Williams King and supported MLK Jr. during significant civil rights events, including the 1963 March on Washington.
  • Known as the 'Butterfly Queen,' she set an example of courage, resilience, and grace, themes highlighted in a 2022 documentary about her life.
  • Her passing marks the close of a generational chapter for the King family, as she was the last of MLK Jr.'s generation of Kings.