While most of Martin Luther King Jr.'s family became liberal Democrats, his niece Alveda King became a conservative Republican. While she tried to incorrectly paint her uncle as a symbol of her political philosophy, she did the same for Rosa Parks when she died in 2005. After her death, Alveda claimed Parks was a champion of the "pro-life" movement. Rosa Parks was pro-choice and supported a woman's right to choose. She strongly supported Plannned Parenthood and even served on its board for quite a number of years.
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Martin Luther King Jr for ever.
I hadn't heard of Alveda King, but she even resembles her uncle.
Do Republicans EVER tell the truth?
Rosa was a smart woman.
Never heard of any of his family members
I do, Debra....
I don't know any of his family members, either.
Rosa was quite the political activist.
Never heard about her. But I love Martin Luther King!! He was amazing and brave.
"After her death, she claimed she was a champion of the "pro-life" movement."
I had to read it twice. I first thought it meant Rosa Parks issued a statement after HER death. I thought that would have been quite a trick.
Have pity on me. I haven't had my coffee yet.
So do I Debra. Broad brush statements can get you into trouble.
I didn't know anything about her.
Sure "bj" and the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, isn't that a fact. ha ha!
I doubt you'd know the truth if it was staring you in the face!
Colin
Rosa Parks was an amazing woman.
I didn't know about Rosa Parks involvement with the pro-choice movement and her work for Planned Parenthood. Now I have even more to admire about her!
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