If I Were a Hat

If I Were a Hat

If you were a hat, what stories would you share? Match these hats worn by phenomenal women in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family! Uncover how they impacted Atlanta and inspired their community through the hats they wore!

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Coretta Scott King

Have You Ever... Wondered what activists wore to church during the Civil Rights Movement? Throughout the Movement, the King family were leaders in many churches. During services, Mrs. King was a distinguished and uplifiting presence for her community. This modest light blue pillbox hat was not the only hat from her collection! In this photo with Dr. King, she's wearing a beautiful, wide hat covered in patterns.

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Naomi Barber King

Could You Imagine... Honoring your family's legacy at a celebration for activists? Naomi Barber King was the wife of Dr. King's brother, Alfred Daniel (A.D.) King, and supported her family and community throughout the Movement and beyond. This violet hat covered in rhinestones was worn to the King Center's Beloved Community Awards, an event that recognizes individuals and organziations who are committed to leadership, activism, and the Beloved Community!

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Christine King Farris

What If You... Helped your brother change the lives of millions of people? Christine King Farris was the older sister of Dr. King who loved teaching, reading, and supporting her church. She was involved in many community events and wore colorful, feathered hats covered in bold patterns. She even wore hats that matched her outfit like the one in this picture!

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Coretta Scott King

What If You... Marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement? As the wife of a civil rights activist, Coretta Scott King was determined, courageous, and supportive. Leading marches alongside her husband, she wore this black hat covered in feathers to represent herself as a prominent woman of the Movement!

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Alberta Williams King

Did You Know... Alberta Williams King was Dr. King's mother? As the mother of Dr. King and a leader within Ebenezer Baptist Church, she was committed to supporting her community. Through her church's choir, she helped those around her discover their voice and wore hats decorated in jewels, pearls, and even different fabrics!

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Christine King Farris

Did You Know... Christine King Farris inspired Dr. King to become a pastor? As an active member of her church, she encouraged others to show leadership in unique ways. In 2011, she was invited to celebrate her brother at the opening and dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., and wore this royal blue hat covered in rhinestones and a large bow!

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