The Campus Wire

Martin Luther King III Welcomes His First Child

June 04, 2008

Congratulations to Martin Luther King III, whose first child was born on Sunday, May 25th. Yolanda Renee King, named after King’s sister who recently passed away, is the first grandchild of Martin Luther King, Jr. King issued a statement saying, “There are no words to express how much we appreciate all of the well wishes and prayers we have received. We would like to thank everyone for their loving thoughts during this special time in our lives.”

Martin Luther King III continues his father’s legacy through his dedication to civil rights. The leader of the non-profit, “Realizing the Dream,” he is dedicated to ending poverty in the United States. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing his inspirational program to your campus.

Martin Luther King III
Civil Rights Activist