Yolanda King

Yolanda King was an African–American activist and actor. The eldest child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Yolanda was the boldest of all the children in the family. Yolanda not only continued the legacy of her father but also contributed to bring about a positive social change. She advocated for equal rights with her public speaking skills and with her acting and writing skills, a passion she developed at a tender age. As an actor, writer, director, and producer of several plays, Yolanda focused on many societal evils, such as teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and racial discrimination. Yolanda is remembered for her calm demeanor that she exhibited after the assassination of her father. She knew the purpose of her life and understood her father’s struggle since her initial years. As a teen leader, she was featured in the journals 'Jet' and 'Ebony.' Yolanda died due to a chronic heart condition in 2007.