King Quote by Bernice King

Among her many accomplishments, my mother is often identified as the leader of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday movement.

— Bernice King

When I think about who influenced my life the most as a Leader, I think of my Mother. She, more than anyone, taught me…

— Colleen Barrett

Before she was a King, my mother was a peace advocate, a courageous leader, and an accomplished artist.

— Bernice King

My mother did what all great leaders do: She sparked the growth of future leaders.

— Marillyn Hewson

Martin Luther King, Jr. tried to live his life serving others.

— Coretta Scott King

With The King Center as her base, my mother pressed on to fulfill a role that changed lives and legislation. She was a woman…

— Bernice King

My mother was a dominant force in our family. And I always saw her as the leader. And that was great for me as…

— Dolores Huerta

My mother was a very wise and strong person.

— Jennifer Hudson

My mother once used to be a Congress leader.

— Govinda

My mother grew up strong. She was a charismatic leader among her peers, staging plays, organizing projects, raising money for charity; she was fiercely…

— Anand Giridharadas

My friends in the Congress, I have known Coretta King since I went south during the civil rights movement as a lawyer. She was…

— John Conyers

My mother was the strength. She was the anchor. She was a preacher and a teacher.

— Ellen Johnson Sirleaf