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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b111af6b-b8f0-4b7a-85c3-01454fac22e5

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