Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement on the death of Yolanda King.

Washington, DC-“Today, a King has been called home. We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Yolanda King. Committed to advancing the promise of her father’s dream, Yolanda used her theatrical talents to promote social justice and equality. As the eldest child of Coretta and Dr. King, Yolanda saw through her own eyes the struggle, torment and abounding faith of the civil rights movement. Through her dramatic interpretations she turned pain into power and transformed the stage into a classroom.
 
Our prayers are extended to her siblings; sister Reverend Bernice A. King, and brothers Martin Luther King III and Dexter Scott King as well as scores of family and friends.”