MLK’s Daughter, Bernice King, Opens Up About Growing Up Surrounded By Tragedy: ‘I Went Through Some Seasons Of Having A Lot Of Anger’

On June 8, Bernice King, the youngest daughter of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. , addressed hundreds of women at a conference , sharing intimate details about her tumultuous upbringing and her emotional struggles .

At the Black Girls Dream Conference, Bernice candidly spoke about her childhood as a shy, curious girl who endured significant loss , which often led to bouts of intense anger .

“I went through some seasons of having a lot of anger because of all the loss I had in my life ,” she revealed.

She discussed how her anger was self-destructive and her journey towards understanding and managing these emotions.

Growing up in a family of extraordinary leaders, Bernice was imbued with faith , strength , and a keen awareness of her potential. She praised her mother , Coretta Scott King , as a powerful woman whose support was crucial to Martin Luther King Jr .’s success.

“She was a powerful woman in her own right before she met him,” Bernice stated, highlighting the significant role of the Black women around her who helped guide her through life’s challenges .

The peace advocate urged the conference attendees to master and discipline their emotions, sharing an invaluable lesson from her mother: never decide while angry.

She said it was important to include God in life’s decisions, stating:

“When you’re making decisions in life , don’t leave out God…You need Him as a partner.”

She also encouraged the women to find their purpose by identifying problems they can solve and standing firm in their convictions.

Reflecting on her experiences, Bernice sees herself as a role model for dignity and nonviolence.

“I’m obviously a student of my father’s nonviolence,” she said, noting that nonviolence is “a spiritual thing and a mindset , transcending the physical realm.”

The conference, hosted for the fourth year by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, gathered over 1, 300 girls and women in Atlanta for a weekend of inspiration and empowerment focused on Afrofuturism.

The 2024 event aimed to inspire attendees to dream bigger through workshops , discussions, and resources for turning those dreams into reality .

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