Interactions – A Law and Religion Podcast · CSLR at Emory University

Bernice King - Christianity, The Law, Racial Justice, and Martin Luther's King Jr.'s Legacy- Part 1

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Bernice King reveals God told her Martin Luther King Jr. was an embodiment of Christ's spirit on earth.
Bernice King discusses her parents' legacies, sharing personal stories about her father's assassination, her journey to embrace his teachings, and Coretta Scott King's pivotal role in preserving their work. She reflects on faith, identity, and nonviolent activism in today's context.

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A measured conversation about legacy, nonviolence, and the responsibility of carrying a public name.

Bernice King keeps the discussion focused on what it takes to carry a public legacy without turning it into ritual. The conversation moves through her father’s witness, Christianity, and the overlap between law and racial justice, and it gives each thread room to land.

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For a careful look at legacy, nonviolence, and carrying a famous name in public.

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