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Christine King Farris is an American educator and civil rights activist. She is the eldest sister of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and the only surviving sibling of the King family. She is a professor emeritus at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she taught for more than 40 years. Farris was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 11, 1927, to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. She attended Spelman College, graduating in 1948 with a degree in mathematics. She then earned a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago in 1950. Farris has been an active civil rights advocate since the 1950s. She was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and served as the organization's treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP and the Southern Regional Council. Farris has received numerous awards and honors for her work in civil rights and education. In 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. In 2011, she was inducted into the Georgia Women of Achievement. Farris is currently 96 years old and has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Popular As | Willie Christine King |
Occupation | N/A |
Age | 95 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | 11 September, 1927 |
Birthday | 11 September |
Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Date of death | June 29, 2023 |
Died Place | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Nationality | Georgia |
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Christine King Farris Height, Weight & Measurements
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Height | Not Available |
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Who Is Christine King Farris's Husband?
Her husband is Newton Farris Sr. (m. August 19, 1960-2017)
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Parents | Martin Luther King Sr. (father)Alberta Williams King (mother) |
Husband | Newton Farris Sr. (m. August 19, 1960-2017) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | 2 |
Christine King Farris Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Christine King Farris worth at the age of 95 years old? Christine King Farris’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Georgia. We have estimated Christine King Farris's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
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