Bernice King Declines SCLC Presidency

[The Straight Story]

Bernice King Declines SCLC Presidency

ATLANTA -- Rev. Bernice King, daughter of of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said she will not become the president of the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference on Friday.

King was elected head of the organization more than a year ago, but never assumed the title during a series of legal battles that divided the group in half.

“After numerous attempts to connect with the official Board leaders on how to move forward under my leadership, unfortunately, our visions did not align. Therefore, after praying mightily and seeking wise counsel, I have decided not to assume the presidency of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference," King said.

"I envisioned SCLC emerging as the vanguard for next-generation nonviolent activism in the tradition of my father. Amidst the turmoil, chaos and confusion surrounding SCLC over the last 15 months, my team and I dedicated an exhaustive amount of time, energy and resources to assess the organization and prepare for my transition,” King added.

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