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Dr. King's older sister, Christine King Farris

July 6, 2023

When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was five years old he idolized his older sister, Christine. After she was baptized, Martin pleaded to be too.

Source: amsterdamnews.com

July 3, 2023

Christine King Farris, the oldest sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has passed away at the age of 95 years old.

Source: ebony.com

June 30, 2023

Farris was an activist and educator who taught at Spelman College for over 50 years.

Source: bet.com