Alveda King

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/alveda-king

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Alveda King born?January 22, 1951
2. Where was Alveda King born?Atlanta, Georgia
3. Who is Alveda King?Alveda King is an activist, author, and former politician. She is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has worked to promote fairness and justice.
4. What did Alveda King do in the government?She served as a state representative for the 28th District in the Georgia House of Representatives. In that role, she helped make laws and speak for her community.

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