Memphis activist Georgia King dies at 82
‘Mother Georgia King’ leaves behind a legacy of more than 60 years of activism
Georgia King spent more than 60 years working as a community activist in Memphis. She died at 82 years old Tuesday, Feb. 7. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
King began her grassroots social justice and civil rights activism at the age of 20 and served as a leader during the Civil Rights Movement and the Poor People’s Campaign in the 1960s.
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Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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