The Often Forgotten Assassination Of Dr. King’s Mother

By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 6, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination in April 1968 by James Earl Ray is considered by many to be one of the most tragic events in American history. 

The killing of Dr. King  sparked protests in more than 100 cities around the country, followed by a period of national mourning, according to history.com.

But did you know that his mother, Mrs. Alberta King, was also murdered just six

Melissa Noel
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