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Article: In tribute to the First Lady of Civil Rights: Coretta Scott King.(CORETTA SCOTT KING: 1927-2006)
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- February 20, 2006
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Many activists, public figures and community leaders share their heart-warming memories of civil rights trailblazer Coretta Scott King.
* Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader: "To observe her handle the highs and lows of life with dignity was a lesson in watching someone master fate with faith. She endured that pain with unusual strength and character. She helped to carry the baton of that struggle for the rest of her life. She singlehandedly built the King Center. More than that, her voice for justice at home and peace in the world remained constant ... Hers was a voice that will now reverberate throughout the ages."
* Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights ...