Christine King Farris
Christine King Farris (born Willie Christine King; September 11, 1927) is the oldest and only living child of Martin Luther King, Sr.. She is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s only sister.
Christine King Farris | |
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 Farris in 2011 | |
| Born | Willie Christine King September 11, 1927 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Spelman College, Columbia University |
| Known for | Civil rights, teaching, public service |
| Spouse(s) | Newton Farris Sr. (1934–2017; m. 1960) |
| Children | Angela Christine Farris Watkins Isaac Newton Farris Jr. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Education |
| Institutions | Spelman College, Columbia University |
King Farris teaches at Spelman College and is the author of several books and a public speaker on many topics. For many years, she was the Vice Chair and Treasurer of the King Center and has been active for several years in the International Reading Association, and many church and civic organizations, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
King Farris held a tenure professorship at Spelman College for 48 years before retiring in 2014.[1]
References
Other websites
- Young MLK The Tavis Smiley Show, January 15, 2003
- Education Update Interview with Christine King Farris
- Honoring Willie Christine King Farris’ 80th Birthday
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