Talk of the Town

By Sandi

January 31, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

Back in the early 80’s as a young professional, I was calling on Turner Broadcasting as I got out of the car there was a huge Georgia spring shower!! I had my umbrella and noticed a woman wearing a beautiful hat getting out of her car without one! We shared my umbrella and ran into the building laughing like crazy. As we shook off all the water I realized who she was. She was so gracious. I never forgot that… She was just like me and I always stopped to listen when I saw her in the news and had such admiration and respect for her. I know the angels are rejoicing….

By LeVerta

January 31, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

Coretta Scott King, you are going to be greatly missed by many far and wide. You loan us great contributions of your compassion, love and support for all people’s rights. May you be in the great number on that Great Day of Yahushua’s second coming to proclaim His Kingdom on this earth in the new heaven and new earth. I commend you for all your efforts and genuine concern for others. You were a bright light in a dark place for all of us who are left behind to continue in the hope that equality will abound. We love you Coretta Scott King in spirit and in thought from our hearts. You were so appreciated from people of all nationalities.

By Joel

January 31, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

Strong and Proud

By Tracy

January 31, 2006 09:09 AM | Link to this

It was very saddening to hear this news this morning. But I have to say that after I heard some of the coverage, I was even more sadden to find out that Mrs. King was so involved in things that the public had no idea. I moved to Atlanta 16 years ago and only thought that she was his wife and that she lived here. I would occasionally see her on television, not really being able to appreciate all the wonderful things that she has done. But now that I know this, hopefully all of her accomplishments will be kept up front for not only my generation to understand her contributions but for future generations to understand and embrace. There is a saying that goes, “Give me my flowers while I am yet able to smell them”. We don’t need to wait until someone is gone for us to acknowledge all the great ways that they impact the world. Ms. King, you will be missed. Good Bless!!

By Kay

January 31, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

When I think of Mrs. King, I will remember going to the Atlatna Civic Center every year for the King Day Celebration, that was before it was a national holiday, the city of atlanta would have a celebration for the public schools kids and Mrs. King would be there every year to speak to us. She was a really classy lady. R.I.P

By Mark

January 31, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

Model for Woman

Mrs. King is a great woman she stood for and behind a great man and played executed her role to perfection. I pray that her efforts and life will be fully appreciated by all Americans one day.

By Sharrie Walker

January 31, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

Last night, I listened to interviews Coretta had with news reporters back in the 1960s. I had no idea I would hear of her passing today. I was so inspired by the documentary “Citizen King,” which aired on her husband’s birthday, until I have listened to Coretta and Martin speak over and over.

She was very beautiful and articulate. Most women are not qualified to wear the shoes she wore.

By Mike in Iraq

January 31, 2006 09:20 AM | Link to this

Its early morning here, so I just got the word of this tragedy. Correta Scott King was an icon in this nation. She wasn’t just Martin Luther King’s wife. She was in her own right a mover and shaker. I pray for the family and everyone that knew her. God has called her home and now she is happy to be reunited with Dr. King. R.I.P my sister.

By George Clements

January 31, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Having served as the first director of communications for the King Center, I was priviledged to observe first hand Mrs. King’s contributions to the civil rights movement after her husband’s death.

Despite her many achievements, such as building the center, getting Congress to approve a national holiday, supporting full employment legislation, keeping a continuous focus on what Dr. King had achieved in less than 13 years, Mrs. King’s greatest accomplishment was raising four children in the media spotlight.

Faithful wife and helpmate, devoted widow, feminist advocate, liberal champion are all titles she earned, but the one she was most proud of was mother.

All of us who worked at one time or another with Coretta Scott King will always remember her devotion to her family.

By lisa

January 31, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

I want to express my condolences to the family during this season of loss.

The City of Atlanta has lost a great icon and treasure. So often, we do not realize or appreciate what we have until it is gone. Coretta Scott King was a Giant among Giants. She will forever be missed.

By Lola Martins

January 31, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

Heavenly Father, may the passing of Mrs. Coretta Scott King remind us that we, too, are but a pilgrim and stranger on earth.

Lord God, my heavenly Father, continue to guide, guard, comfort and bless the children, grand children and the family. By Your Holy Spirit enable them confidently to say, “I fear no evil, for Thou art with me.” In Jesus’ name. AMEN!!!

MAY HER SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN!

By TC

January 31, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

Mrs. King, thank you so much for your unwavering sacrifice through the years. Thank you for sharing your husband and his legacy with the world. I am saddened that you have left us, but I am happy that you and Dr. King have been reunited in the heavenly kingdom. We love you.

By BIG "O"

January 31, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

Mrs King was such a very dignified and sweet,lady and leader who will be sorely missed. When we think of soldiers, we think about wars, but she was a soldier fighting for the equal treatment of all humans around the world. This isn’t a time for sadness, but a time to celebrate her going home to be with MLK in the kingdom of heaven. I can just imagine what a reunion that must have been this morning as she finally has joined Martin again.

By G. R. Thomas

January 31, 2006 09:38 AM | Link to this

I will remember her diligence and strength. I will remember her most BY doing my part to contribute to the struggle — as we all know it is not over, and there is much work yet to be done.

By Sharrie Walker

January 31, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

Last night, I listened to interviews Coretta gave to news reporters back in the 1960s. I had no idea I would hear of her passing today. I was so inspired by the documentary “Citizen King,” which aired on her husband’s birthday, until I have listened to Coretta and Martin speak over and over.

She was very beautiful and articulate. Most women are not qualified to wear the shoes she wore.

By Carrie A Bowden

January 31, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this

What an AWESOME example she was of what happens when you let God use you.

WELL DONE! WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. Matthew 25:21

By Sarah

January 31, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

The world has lost a treasure…

By ALesure

January 31, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

Ms. King was a lady of grace and beauty. Often, I here people speak of how Dr. King’s life would have been. I think how Coretta Scott King lived gives us a good example. She represented all of the great qualities of beautiful, strong black women. She and her presence will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Mrs. King.

By JAJ

January 31, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

A women of God, a women of Virtue, a women of Peace, a women of Grace, a women of Great Strength, a women of Courage, a women of Respect, a women of Achievement, a women unlike any other.

By S.E. MITCHELL

January 31, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

There are no words to be said. I will remember her for her graceful moved from the background to the foreground in the civil rights movement. And the pattern that she left for all single mothers who are raising children alone for whatever reason. May God contiue to bless her sons and daughters and may peace find its way into their hearts and mind. Because there is still much work that needs to be done.

By Regan Toomer

January 31, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

I am a Georgia native and am currently living in Philadelphia. When I heard the news of Mrs. King’s passing, my heart sank. I immediately thought about the King children and prayed for them. The city of Atlanta and mankind can hold onto the memory of Mrs. King and what she stood for and that she was so much more than Dr. King’s widow. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mrs. King in person, but being from Atlanta, I grew up watching her and will say she will be sorely missed. She was quite a lady and is now marching alongside Dr. King for eternity. Thank you Mrs. King.

By Arlene Nixon

January 31, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Coretta Scott King was considered one of the jewels of our organization. A few years after I was initiated into the sorority, Mrs. King came to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to speak as part of their Black History Month celebration. I went to see her and was so moved by her eloquence and her passion in honoring her late husband’s legacy. It made me so proud to know that we shared that great sisterhood. She will be greatly missed.

By T. Green

January 31, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

Coretta was a beautiful, spirited woman that was a role model for every mother and wife. She stood strong through so much and lived what seem to be a full life.

Soror, you will be missed, but your wonderful legacy will last forever.

By P. Hunter

January 31, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

I will remember her as a strong woman,who fought a good fight, remaining dignified to the end. Her compassion, love and support for rights of all people can never be underestimated.

One can only imagine the sorrow she endured after the death of her husband. Never-the-less she continued the struggles of the movement, while raising her children.

RIP Mrs. King. The angels are welcoming you!!

By Cobb Mother

January 31, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

WHAT A ROCK OF FOUNDATION.

GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

MY DAUGHTER WILL KNOW YOU WELL AND WHAT YOU EXEMPLIFIED.

WEBSTER’S DICTIONARY SHOULD HAVE HER PICTURE NEXT TO THE WORD “LADY”.

LOVE, PEACE AND PRAYER TO THE ENTIRE KING FAMILY.

SHE’S RESTING.

By Kendal Hinton

January 31, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

By A True Admirer There are no words that seem to express the feelings that I am experiencing today. I must admit, I always thought women like Mrs. King would always be here to lead and guide and encourage. I always thought that people like her would be there to stand up for what is right and just, so that I would not have to. Mrs. King you will be greatly missed, and I intend to celebrate your life by finally contributing to the struggle and the causes that you and your husband so bravely and boldly played a role in. My deepest condolences to the family and to Mrs. King, I love you!

By Regina

January 31, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. She was a wonderful lady and dedicated to the cause. May her children and all of us continue the legacy of Dr. King and Mrs. King.

By Rich Pellegrino

January 31, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

What can I say except ditto to everything that has been already written. Mrs. King was and is an example of everything that is good: the unity of men and women, the unity of the family, the unity of the black and white and all races, the unity of religions, the non-violent approach to resolving conflict…. To never forget that it is families and not individuals which are the strength of society, I advocate changing the name of the federal holiday and everything which bears the name of Dr. King to: “The Dr. & Mrs. Martin Luther King” holiday, center, etc. Also,I found in ironic and a stark reminder that the noble work the Kings led is not done, a headline in the morning paper (on-line edition) facing the one about Mrs. King’s passing was about racist graffiti applied to a home in Douglasville… So let us continue to be vigilant and joyous in the struggle to bring people’s hearts together, not through force or fear but through love and a sound mind.

By April Snider

January 31, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

I was very sad to hear about the death of Mrs.King this morning. My only wished was that her children would have not been bickering about the King Center issues before she died. I cannot say that I can understand about the death of such a great woman and mother. I can only think on it. May she rest in peace and I know that she is now hugging her dear husband,Martin. May GOD bless the King family.

By Rafael Navarro

January 31, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

Good Bless for ever..Mrs King!

By Timothy

January 31, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

A PEACEFUL icon is now at peace. Thank God for sharing her with us. Having never had the pleasure of meeting her, through her words and dignity, we all can say that we all knew her because of the life she promoted and lived. Thank you, Mrs. Coretta Scott King for being who you were.

God Bless the King Family, and the USA. We have just heard of another soldier going on home.

By Elizabeth Wilson

January 31, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

Thank you King children, Yolanda, Martie, Dexter and Berniece, for sharing your mother and father with us. As a PK (Pastor’s Kid) myself, I understand the sacrifice you all have made over the years as a family. Your parents blessed the world and we know they are together now, after 37 years. She can truly be his “Dream Girl” again. Your family is in my prayers.

By Linda

January 31, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

I remember as a child my mother making us all sit down and watch Rev. King’s funeral. I thought he was someone in my family the way my mother cried watching the funeral. Now as an adult I can really appreciate what I was watching and seeing the strength in Mrs. King’s face. To the King family, may the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. To be absent of the body is to be in the presence of the Lord.

By Anita Judge

January 31, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

Thank you for showing women how to be graceful and classy. Mrs. King has done alot for the community and the world. I think it is time for the community and this world to honor her and her legacy by standing together to right the wrongs of this nation. the only way to do that is to love each other for who we are not our color, and be unified in our fight for injustice and poverty around the world.

By Theresa

January 31, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

Mrs. Coretta Scott King,the people of Atlanta and the people of the world will never forget you. You was a soldier fighting for equal rights of all humans around the world. I’am sad in my heart but I know that you are happy and at peace my prayer and love go out to the entire King family.

By Norleen Gooden

January 31, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Since the death of Dr. King, I’ve marched with Mrs. King on several occasions. Our last march together was in Forsyth County, January 24, 1987. Where a crowd of 20,000 racially mixed people joined Rev. Hosea Williams in a unity march. Mrs. King was a great lady and leader. I commend her for supporting and continuing to carry on her husband’s dream. She will be sadly missed…she has fought the last enemy….

“The good strife I have striven, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept.� (YTL) 2Timothy 4:7

By Dawn

January 31, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

A loss that will be felt around the world! We as a people and a nation must continue her work and her visions with great pride and honor!

By Tara O'Riley

January 31, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

By Tanya Pittman

January 31, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

I was 11 years old when Rev. Martin L. King, Jr. was assassinated and that was the first time that I truly understood the meaning of racism. I had never seen my mother so distraught from receiving the news of someone’s death. I am a native Atlantan and my parents and grandparents were neighbors and schoolmates of the King family. I watched the news unfold and my heart went out to the children who had lost their father. Later, when I became an adult, I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Coretta S. King at the commemorative March on Washington in the early 80’s. She had such a maternal spirit about her that I felt I had known her all my life. I have so much admiration for her as a mother and as a wife who worked so hard towards making sure that her husband’s dream for a better world for all people would not die. This hope for a better world has always been an inspiration to me. She was loved by me and by many others throughout the world. Once again, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the offspring of these champions and to their entire family. Stay strong. Yours in the struggle …

By Lorenzo

January 31, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

After hearing her speak at Ebenezer and at the All People’s Gala years ago in Atlanta, I fell in love with her demeanor, her character, her ways. She will be truly missed. Augusta, GA

By GAP III

January 31, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

I will alwayes remember her as the strongest figure of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. In the face of constant threats of danger and death, she protected her family, supported her husband, and led behind the leader, as only a true, dedicated mother could. An excellent model for women and men of today.

She showed how support is supposed to be given and how to love unconditionally. As sometimes the “silent” partner, she SHOWED us strength by ACTION…not by words. Join your husband and enjoy your eternity together in the graces of The Creator!

By Audrey Williams

January 31, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

We miss you already MAMA KING.

The world is a better place because Coretta Scott King lived. We will do our endeavour to carry on her work that will make her proud.

I wished I had had a chance to get to know her. Thank you Coretta for all you’ve done.

I know the Lord will say ” well done good and faithful servant” as you arrive at the pearly gates. We will meet again I know.

Keep the Dream Alive!

By Teresa

January 31, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this

You were our First Lady and our Queen. Rest in Peace!!

By Dianne Hawkins

January 31, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

I was 19 when Dr. King was assassinated yet I too only in the last few years learned that Coretta Scott King was not just a wife and mother but led an exciting and productive life before she even met Dr. King.I certainly remember how she took up the gauntlet after her husband died and lent so much to the civil rights movement.She has been a very strong,courageous,and moral person for all to see.To those who felt all hope was lost once Dr. King was gone,she gave them their hopes and dreams back to them and has continued her husband’s dream I believe even further than MLK could ever have imagined. To ponder what MLK must think of all that his wife achieved in his name and yes,certainly in her own name. She was a very positive role model for all races. The world was better for having known her. May she rest in peace for all she suffered throughout her life on earth.

By Ian

January 31, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

Mrs. King I will always remember you. you fought for me a Young African American Negro. Thank you Rest in peace. I will Miss you in person but you will be with the almighty, God Bless your soul and rest in peace with Dr. King. everytime I think of you I will go at the king church on Aurburn St. Downtown Atl.