King’s powerful words and actions led to important strides toward achieving equal rights for all Americans. More than 50 years after his death, King continues to inspire peaceful protesters around the world who want to end racial injustice. That includes his only grandchild, 12-year-old Yolanda Renee King (right).
On August 28 last year, she was one of thousands of people who took part in a march in Washington, D.C. Standing in the same spot where her grandfather gave his famous speech 57 years earlier, Yolanda promised that she and other kids would continue his work.
“We are the great gems of our grandparents, great-grandparents, and all our ancestors,” she told the crowd. “We stand and march for love, and we will fulfill my grandfather’s dream.”