Christine King Farris (born Willie Christine King; September 11, 1927 – June 29, 2023) was the oldest child of Martin Luther King, Sr. and the sister of Martin Luther King, Jr..
She taught at Spelman College and was 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 her retirement in 2014. She died on June 29, 2023.
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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
1927 births
2023 deaths
Educators from Atlanta
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Martin Luther King Jr. Writers from Atlanta Spelman College alumni