Yolanda Denise King, the Kings’ first child, is born.

On November 17, 1955, Yolanda Denise King was born, marking a moment of profound joy and hope for Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. As their first child, Yolanda’s arrival brought a new sense of purpose and inspiration to the young couple, who were already deeply engaged in the early stages of the civil rights movement. Her birth came at a time when the country was on the brink of profound social change, and the Kings' growing family became a symbol of the future they were striving to shape—a world where their children could grow up with dignity, equality, and opportunity. Yolanda grew up surrounded by activism and the powerful example of her parents’ leadership. Though still a child when her father was assassinated, she would later honor his legacy through her own work as an actress, speaker, and advocate for nonviolence and human rights. Her birth was not just a personal milestone for the King family, but a moment that underscored the human side of a man often seen only as a leader. As the firstborn, Yolanda carried the hopes of a family and the weight of a movement, becoming part of the living legacy of the struggle for justice and equality. #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #YolandaKing #CivilRightsLegacy #KingFamily #HopeForTheFuture #BornToInspire #MLKFamily