Coretta Scott King Speaks Out in Posthumous Memoir: 'This Family Was Chosen'

Bernice King, the youngest of Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s four children, spoke with Robin Roberts about newly-released audio tapes about their marriage.

[@leslieburgess6985]

Ms. Corretta was BEAUTIFUL!!

[@domibryant2257]

Leslie Boozer she was. His daughter is sexy too

[@l_lesz2256]

@@domibryant2257 ..

[@Treviusdtrice]

Leslie Boozer she still is and will always be

[@asill.6668]

Her daughter Bernice is beautiful also!

[@JD-fg1nx]

Yeah: She was a beautiful women.

[@CUBACHINA1986]

coretta scott king was sooo BEAUTIFUL!

[@Treviusdtrice]

Anna Law she still is and will always be

[@colemoanslilidoesnt9119]

kvng tre3x she died...and still beautiful

[@terrencemilton5088]

She held him down. #Real

[@donovanwilson4672]

A real woman!!👍😊

[@momoftwins8440]

Yes, she did!!

[@quavonhall7050]

She sure did !

[@valr1260]

“Freedom is an ongoing struggle”! Wow Mrs. King was woke ✊🏾We are now seeing that freedom truly does have to be fought for in every generation.

[@tinaloveseddie]

Good Lord! Coretta was stunningly beautiful❣️🥰

[@GabrielKerr]

"How do we use what your mother and father fought so hard for to move forward?" "So I'm going to use his quote and then her quote. His quote is, "People hate each other because they fear each other, and they fear each other because they don't know each other, and they don't know each other because they are not communicating, and they don't communicate because they're not connected." And then on the other hand my mother said, "Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation." She would help us to understand that we have all been called to this freedom struggle in the world. In these times we have to be unrelenting in ensuring that certain freedoms are not lost, and that as we do it (when you think about my father's quote) we have to find a way, a common ground, that we can move forward in."

[@traceyf4842]

Just a beautiful statement.

[@MegaDede25]

@Valerie Texan i heard that it was a really sad day for every one that day he died. Is that true??

[@openyourmind3763]

Thank you to this amazing family for thier sacrifices and efforts for a better world. There are no words.

[@MegaDede25]

Same here. No words. 😢😢

[@ew0711]

I often wonder how things would be if he had lived a longer life 😔. What a wonderful pair God placed together, Rest in peaceful heaven, Dr. & Mrs king ❤

[@annamae1033]

His death sparked the fire under the people. Without that, we may still be fighting today.

[@jimmygorman4641]

Behind every good man , there is a great woman,,

[@marselluswallace6597]

No disrespect Jimmy but I would say Beside Every Great Man, There Is A Great Woman.

[@CreolePearls_]

Coretta was a real woman and she was very pretty! She asked her husband for what she wanted and Martin was a REAL provider! I remember she passed away when I was 13 years old in 2006. R.I.P Martin and Coretta #KingLegacy

[@hanorabrennan8846]

May you have all your dreams fulfilled.

[@sherrelshepard4590]

The righteous will NEVER!!!BE FORGOTTEN, JUST AS THE LORD SAID. AMEN

[@anne-mariebrooks2256]

Those two quotes were profound. Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@reafaasa8065]

I wonder why bernice or dexter never had kids but martin luther king iii had one daughter its good dat they are all still involved in their fathers legacy

[@reafaasa8065]

Martin luther king iii should have had more kids besides his daughter

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

I don't think it should be anyone's concern that the King children had one grandchild, and the others did not. The King granddaughter is very articulate for her age. It's unfortunate that the people that criticize them can neither write or spell correctly.

[@noreenalbright2245]

Powerful woman who came from great stock. I love how her daughter speaks of her wonderful, loving Mom and he acknowledged her strength and her light. She had a longer mission here and so did the kids. She was as destine as him, it's Gods Plan and she used her voice well. I WISH more young males will LISTEN to her message. She did real good. How can you not be proud, proud of your beautiul, strong mother who carried on and risked her life. She was so brave, strong and loving. God did design it this way. Humans mess things up but God does not.

[@marshaoden8378]

My Grandmother Always talk about coming from Good Stock

[@kozay154]

Coretta had babies outside of the marriage She was no saint Not only that she was a pastor wife That has multiple babies just like her husband with other partners glorifies

[@jimmygorman4641]

Many are called but few are chosen,, god bless you both, beacons for humanity,,🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐

[@tp1201]

*God* not god

[@SagesseNoir]

I'm glad Mrs. King arranged for the creation of the King Papers Project.. It helped me greatly in my research.

[@SistaJean]

I’ll Always Admire This Family’s Strength For As Long As I Live!!

[@meccamorgan2999]

Dr. King & Coretta Scott King shall always be our Moral Authorities. If we hold our standards there... we shall forever be blessed.

[@tajaicalip3825]

Mrs. Coretta King reminds me so much of Phylicia Rashad.

[@MegaDede25]

Wow. They do favor eachother.

[@tbeautifulmelodies9820]

Indeed she does.

[@DonP413]

@TajaiCalip Thank you!!!! I’ve been telling my fiancée this for years!

[@bryantrobinson3802]

Yes i thought i was the only one thought that

[@sbennetone]

Emotional watching this... so beautiful

[@therhinoceros1]

This was beautiful...thanks for sharing

[@jeanvocalist]

What a beautiful woman Mrs Coretta King was. She was a tireless supporter of her husband and she took action during the marriage and after his death regarding the seeking of freedom and justice for Black people .love you Mrs.King

[@yvonnegrant2630]

This is an wonderful story of real life struggles.

[@sunnyday9410]

Martin's quote just makes you sit there and opens up your mind and eyes!

[@jbeesweeper9052]

Very key words to listen to "Chosen" have eyes to see and ears to hear.

[@deniseriley-mccray7187]

She Sounds Like Her Mother

[@kaymomofone3743]

Amazing Woman!

[@123meenasalih]

Martin Luther king jr. quote gave me chills!!

[@35tricialuv]

Coretta Scott King Was A Beautiful Woman❤️

[@drlove8049]

power couple/black love

[@chevydude658]

You said a mouthful in those two words. They were an incredible power couple. She was one of the most graceful women in the world and exuded a strength and dignity that is palpable. MLK was a great man. But behind him was an equally great woman.

[@alisescott4650]

ChevyDude65 ChevyDude65 preach that!!!!!!

[@carmenluciano5993]

Amazing & beautiful family.Mrs. King was a strong amazing lady.

[@michisha_rashay]

Thank you Mrs. King for the work you've done!!! Great woman!!

[@cwynt9319]

Martin Luther king Jr-" People hate each other because they fear each other, and they fear each other because they don't know each other, and they don't know each other because they are not commnunicated and they don't communicate because they are not connected.. " Mrs Correta King- " Struggle is a never ending process, freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation... " This is truly our reality but we are overcomers, born to fight and better yet born to WIN!!!. #TrulyInspiredPeople.

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

Wow! That woman and man put together by God.

[@NikkiCroft-ls2hj]

I'm so grateful for the King family. My parents kept a beautiful portrait of Dr. King on the wall for over 40 years.

[@COJAZZ3]

This book is a great read!

[@sandraatkins2539]

Indeed. I greatly enjoyed reading it.😇❤❤❤

[@momoftwins8440]

It really was but she was in denial when asked about her husband's infidelities. However, that was typical of a 50s era wife. I always wanted to hear her side of the story because women were silenced during the Civil Rights era.

[@emilopucci8962]

Mrs. king kept her hair laid .. every picture she had beautiful curls

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I loved this and I agree for a man to be as iconic with amazing children it absolutely tells me there is a strong woman close! Mrs. CORETTE KING thank you for all your work oxox both you and MLK are missed.

[@houseofallena5953]

When are we going to get a movie about Coretta King?!

[@girlmusician24]

Ava Duvernay needs to do a docudrama on her life.

[@Haterzarefans]

Coretta was about 2 years older than Martin...wow!

[@LoveLife-ho3rg]

@@blaccaloee two baby, she was born 1927 and mlk was born 1929

[@useridgaf979]

Is that shocking?

[@bubblinbrownsugar616]

WOW! 😲 How did I let this one slip by??! This darn near parallels the tapes and books of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis which I'm dying to read. Now I gotta go find and read this ebook!! 😁

[@Rosinamo5058]

A really amazing, inspiring family

[@BradenBrandRealityTV]

wonderfully said. Sunday Morning Prayer w/Braden Brand

[@joihardy3460]

she was gorgeous.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Wish our present govt. globally could learn from M L K and the Kennedy brothers, all slain by the same sword. May they all rest in peace.

[@lw2967]

we are different tribes .There is no race only the race we all run together in this world to get to our precious Lord.

[@Listenthenspk]

Simply amazing.

[@anastasiafredericko6065]

#ThoseQuotes #LifeWisdom #Priceless

[@musicoctavemotivation3720]

Amazing story.✊🏾

[@dariuswilliams6683]

Miss. Bernice King is the most Beautiful Woman I Ever Seen!!!!! 💯💯😍😍😍

[@justanobodyonyoutube3580]

Coretta Scott died on Dexter Kings bday

[@zolfelee8414]

A great man come along in centuries

[@eg3635]

GOD BLESS THE KING FAMILY BERNIECE, LOOKING AT YOU IS LOOKING AT DR. MLK Jr HE IS SPEAKING TO ALL OF US THROUGH YOU. HE IS LOOKING AT US THROUGH YOU. HIS NAME AND HIS LEGACY LIVES ON FOR EVER! THANK YOU FOR MAINTAINING HIS NAME, HIS MEMORY ALIVE!

[@vanessajones3945]

DR.King was a good man, but integration really messed his people up.

[@dddddadadad1796]

COME ON!!!!!!!!! SPEAK THE TRUTH!!!!!! I say that all the time!!!!!!

[@missjai2796]

Facts worst thing ever

[@2fly4u73]

Facts!!

[@marissawilson4644]

Yes and no.... It was needed for survival but there's so much work left to do.

[@elliottparker6389]

Good job, Sister Bernice King, Dr!

[@emmetthouse5600]

We always ❤ loved ❤ MR. MISS KING BE BLESS R.I.P 🙏

[@georgeramos3437]

Let Freedom Ring!!!

[@subee1818]

Why do they speack faster now but slow back in 50's

[@momoftwins8440]

She was from the south too. They have that slow southern drawl.

[@maudo100]

They think carefully and now they recite the script.

[@barryfreeman2457]

He was chosen, no doubt.

[@bnkundwa]

Martin Luther King is among the leaders, he shall stay forever in our memories.

[@karonwilliams5561]

The Kings family were chosen by God to lead the nation. Mrs King was just as mentally strong has her husband and showed fearless to racist amazing.

[@jerylbennett1458]

Awesome

[@watevayousay3928]

How many of you knew his Mother was assassinated as well?

[@nagromnagrom4300]

How many of you know that Samuel L Jackson was expelled from Morehouse College for protesting and barricading board members in a building for 2 days. One of those board members was MLK Sr.

[@summertime8879]

Wow, I did not!

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Have always loved Samuel L Jackson. Always felt he could achieve more than being eye candy (though he does a brilliant job) for the world. Would love to learn more about that.

[@realbeautyness25]

I knew

[@nagromnagrom4300]

@@Dan Wruck Yes sir

[@rashuneknight3939]

My science teacher had dinner with her and I was shocked

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

They deserve a trillion dollars for what they went through fighting the Civil Rights Movement

[@rdo1231]

06:25 So timely and true in 2020.

[@daydayh7671]

Lord... She looks like her mother

[@malaikanewville9438]

Happy wife happy life

[@zusathedemigod2575]

Humble woman.

[@jesusreyes4787]

I'm speechless such beautiful stamens from he's wife to man in he's dream Boths R.I.P in God promises ❤️ 👏✊️🌷

[@jaevan8173]

She was such a lovely person... Brave! Beautiful! and Blessed!

[@evan4672003]

All in this country should follow the example of Dr. King and Coretta King's example and protest for equality not riot to put down the police.

[@herminiacolegio627]

I read that book it is really good you should read it

[@emanipaton2737]

She did what women today don’t care to know or feel and that is to encourage a man to give him water when he is thirsty from pulling that wagon filled with her and their family up that hill of tasks and doubting potholes with loving encouragement. She was his Queen and he was her GOD Loving King

[@lw2967]

God Bless MLK

[@bemartythree6589]

Just the other night while at work on January 15th I asked a 28 year old and 40 Year old Black Woman a spontaneous question while engaging in small talk. I said out the blue, so today is January 15th anything special about this day you can think of? Neither could answer which is symbolic of how today's Black Generation has truly lost touch with our history and struggle, it's over.

[@terrywilliams792]

The problem is, these young folks don't read and won't learn there history.

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

@6:14..."People hate each other because they fear each other. They fear each other because they don't know each other. They don't know each other because they don't communicate, and are not connected" --MLK. Powerful words! So applicable!

[@edwardharvey5839]

She did great things since 21.

[@lewischinquita4278]

ST. MATTHEW 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

[@deborahsteele7427]

"A REAL KEEPER INDEED" - DJS - 1/23/19

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

💕

[@teresaburch23]

Vanessa Jones, we haven't been integrated, some of us have been tolerated. We are still pretty much were we were.

[@sheilaharris2869]

April 4th 1968 wow so many years

[@gregpayne328]

I would say all political assassinations involve high level people. It is one thing to carry out an operation but to cover it and keep it covered up is entirely different.

[@bemartythree6589]

People love to bring up King's "alleged" infidelities. A harsh truth about powerful men is they love women and women love them. From King David up to this present time a powerful man has sexual energy and magnetism that is irresistible, that's a part of their power.

[@natalyalvarez5832]

Bye lmaoo

[@useridgaf979]

Are you justifying the cheating and prostitutes,.. wth

[@JelaniB28]

Mrs King was such a fine woman when she was young.

[@sileymanebarro386]

Coretta. Was. Brave. Powerful. Woman

[@MysticDiamond555]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mianaomipost9885]

Selma, the movie was an insult to their legacy

[@juliannsoverall3324]

A virtuous AFRICAN WOMAN in every way BLACK LIVES MATTERS LOVE IN THE HOUSE

[@melissaowens1559]

Who did robins make up fire em

[@melissaowens1559]

Correta was beautiful

[@jerylbennett1458]

Ms. King should have had a Holiday as well

[@lewischinquita4278]

ST. JOHN 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 8:37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. 8:38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

[@35tricialuv]

16 people dislike this...smh

[@valvacious2793]

35tricialuv - there will always be haters in this fallen world

[@prophetichippo]

I basically got the whole family in books. Dr. King’s autobiography, Daddy King’s autobiography, Growing Up King by Dexter Scott King (also a autobiography)

[@shengchenfan]

I had no ideal that she was older than him.

[@alimuh007]

❤

[@jamalrobinson2159]

Oh America... Behold the blood that drips from thy fingers...

[@aquatibrick387]

Interesting!

[@Pumpy2013]

Mother king was the best she Stood her grounds on gay rights and division without moving I love her for that amazing god sent.

[@christianbrother4724]

Ms. King was very elegant.

[@geraldineclark2026]

And so am I but never got the chance to do the March as the little girl but I move on with life being 59 years old knowing he never made it to Detroit

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Enjoy your 60th! It's a milestone of "Couldn't Care Less" so make the most of the Golden years!