Yolanda King
(1955-2007)

African-American Human Rights Activist
Eldest daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

birthdate: November 17
birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama

Yolanda King, the first-born child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King continued her father's legacy of dedicating her life to a message of our common humanity, peace and human rights for all. As an actress and through speaking engagements across the country and around the world, she worked to inspire and empower people to help create a better world.