Homegoing: King 1927-2006

"Aside from facing the challenges of being a single mother with four children [after the death of her husband], Mrs. King made hundreds of speeches, led marches, raised funds and met with human rights and political leaders around the world. She orchestrated a 15-year effort that culminated in 1983, when President Reagan signed a bill creating a national holiday in her husband's memory. She joined the battle to end apartheid, lobbying hard for U.S. sanctions against South Africa. And, not confining herself to racial issues, she campaigned actively to defend gay rights."

I'm not Christian, but since Mrs. King was, I feel this quote is appropriate:

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.