Coretta King gives birth to their second child, Martin, III.

On October 23, 1957, Coretta Scott King gave birth to the couple’s second child, Martin Luther King III. His arrival marked another joyful chapter in the life of the King family, coming just months after Dr. King delivered his first national speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Named after his father, Martin III was born into a household deeply rooted in faith, activism, and the ongoing struggle for justice. As the son of a man rapidly becoming the most prominent voice for civil rights in America, Martin III’s birth symbolized both personal joy and the continuation of a legacy deeply intertwined with the future of the movement. Growing up in the spotlight of his father's leadership and sacrifice, Martin Luther King III would later dedicate much of his life to carrying forward the ideals of nonviolence and equality that shaped his upbringing. His birth served as a reminder of what was truly at stake in the civil rights struggle—creating a world where all children, regardless of race, could grow up with dignity, freedom, and opportunity. For the Kings, each child represented not only love and hope but also the future they were determined to secure for all families. #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #MLKFamily #MartinLutherKingIII #CivilRightsLegacy #BornIntoHistory #CorettaScottKing #HopeForTheFuture