Core Family Members
Martin Luther King Jr married Coretta Scott in 1953. They had four children: Yolanda King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King, and Bernice King. The family remained central to his public life and civil rights work. Learn more about King.
Siblings and Extended Family
King had an older sister, Christine King Farris, and a younger brother, Alfred Daniel Williams King. Christine King Farris became an educator and author. Alfred Daniel Williams King served as a pastor before his death in 1969.
Legacy and Continuing Influence
King’s children have continued public service and advocacy. Martin Luther King III has worked on human rights issues. Bernice King is a minister and CEO of the King Center. The family continues to manage King’s estate and historical legacy.
