Yolanda King

Biography

Yolanda King was an American activist and actress, born two weeks before Rosa Parks' historic bus refusal. Her childhood was shaped by her father's prominent activism, and at just 12, she showed composure during his funeral. As a teenager, she became a leader in her high school class and gained recognition from influential figures like Harry Belafonte. She went on to become a public speaker and caregiver to her siblings after her father's assassination.