- Photograph by
- United Press International, American, founded 1907
- Subject of
- King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006
- King, Martin Luther III, American, born 1957
- King, Dexter Scott, American, 1961 - 2024
- King, Yolanda, American, 1955 - 2007
- Rustin, Bayard, American, 1912 - 1987
- Young, Andrew Jackson, American, born 1932
- Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, 1927 - 2023
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Date
- April 8, 1968
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 6 1/2 × 8 11/16 in. (16.5 × 22.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 7 1/16 × 9 1/8 in. (17.9 × 23.2 cm)
- Description
- This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of Coretta Scott King walking arm and arm with her children and several civil rights leaders at the memorial march for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. King is wearing a black coat and veil on her head. She is linked in arms with Ralph Abernathy. Reverend Andrew Young is standing next to Abernathy on the right. King is holding her son Dexter's hand who is in turn holding Martin III's hand. Martin III is holding his sister Yolanda's hand. Harry Belafonte is holding Yolanda's hand. Bayard Rustin is standing two rows behind Coretta Scott King. In the background the moniker for the film [UNSTOPPABLE MAN] is visible above the mourners. A yellow piece of paper is stuck to the back of the photograph and contains a stamp that reads [PLEASE CREDIT / United Press International Photo / This stamp is for your publication only and must / not be loaned, syndicated or used for advertising / purposes without written permission from United Press/ International. By accepting this picture you agree to hold / United Press International harmless from any loss or / damage arising by reason of your use or publication / of this picture. / UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. / DAILY NEWS BUILDING / 1013 13th STREET, N.W. / WASHINGTON 5, D.C.].
- Place captured
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Activism
- Actors
- Civil rights
- Interfaith communities
- Judaism
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.37.42.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Bettmann/ Getty Images
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




