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| − | '''Dr. Alveda Celestr King''' (born 1951) is an American [[pro-life]] activist, and minister. She is the daughter of civil rights activist [[A. D. King]], and the niece of [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]] She is a prominent [[African American]] [[conservative]], and will be address the [[March for Life]] in 2013.<ref name=fosket1998>Fosket, Ken (January 18, 1998). King niece advocates conservative standards. ''Austin American-Statesman''</ref> When married, she used the name '''Alveda King Beal'''. | + | '''Dr. Alveda Celeste King''' (born 1951) is an American [[pro-life]] activist, and minister. She is the daughter of civil rights activist A. D. King, and the niece of [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]]. In the [[2016 Presidential election]] Dr. King was highly critical of the [[liberal]] positions of [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] and assisted facilitating [[Donald Trump]]'s outreach the [[African American]] community.<ref>https://youtu.be/5WH1GCRW1wc </ref> |
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| − | King has a Masters of Arts degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University. She received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Saint Anselm College. She was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives in 1978.<ref name="milloy1986">Milloy, Marilyn (August 10, 1986). In Georgia, a Race Gets Personal. ''[[Newsday]]''</ref>
| + | In 2013 she addressed the [[March for Life]] in 2013.<ref name=fosket1998>Fosket, Ken (January 18, 1998). King niece advocates conservative standards. ''Austin American-Statesman''</ref> |
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| | + | ==Education== |
| | + | Kng has a Masters of Arts degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University. She received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Saint Anselm College. She was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives in 1978.<ref name="milloy1986">Milloy, Marilyn (August 10, 1986). In Georgia, a Race Gets Personal. ''Newsday''</ref> |
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| | In the early 1970s, King underwent two [[abortion]]s, which later led her to become active in the [[pro-life]] movement.<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080611/alveda-king-links-abortion-slavery/index.html</ref> She also opposes [[gay rights]], citing the [[ex-gay]] movement: "I have met many ex-homosexuals just as I have met many ex-husbands, ex-wives, ex-drug addicts and ex-lawyers. Yet I have never met an ex-Negro, ex-Caucasian or ex-Native American."<ref>http://www.kingforamerica.com/jrellis-testimony.htm</ref> She has six children and has been [[divorce]]d three times. | | In the early 1970s, King underwent two [[abortion]]s, which later led her to become active in the [[pro-life]] movement.<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080611/alveda-king-links-abortion-slavery/index.html</ref> She also opposes [[gay rights]], citing the [[ex-gay]] movement: "I have met many ex-homosexuals just as I have met many ex-husbands, ex-wives, ex-drug addicts and ex-lawyers. Yet I have never met an ex-Negro, ex-Caucasian or ex-Native American."<ref>http://www.kingforamerica.com/jrellis-testimony.htm</ref> She has six children and has been [[divorce]]d three times. |
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| − | King is the founder of faith-based organization King for America, Inc.<ref name="king">http://www.kingforamerica.com/index.htm</ref> She is the author of several books, including ''Sons of Thunder: The King Family Legacy,'' ''I Don't Want Your Man, I Want My Own'' and ''The Arab Heart.'' After endorsing Senator [[Sam Brownback]] in the 2008 Presidential primary, King endorsed [[John McCain]] and urged African Americans not to vote for [[Barack Obama]]. | + | King is the founder of faith-based organization King for America, Inc.<ref name="king">http://www.kingforamerica.com/index.htm</ref> She is the author of several books, including ''Sons of Thunder: The King Family Legacy,'' ''I Don't Want Your Man, I Want My Own'' and ''The Arab Heart.'' |
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| | + | After endorsing Senator [[Sam Brownback]] in the 2008 Presidential primary, King endorsed [[John McCain]] and urged African Americans not to vote for [[Barack Obama]]. |
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| | She joined the 2015 [[Restoring Unity Rally]] march in Birmingham. | | She joined the 2015 [[Restoring Unity Rally]] march in Birmingham. |