Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. did have grandchildren.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Grandchildren
The enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. extends through his family, including his grandchildren who continue to be a part of the national conversation around civil rights and social justice.
Yolanda Renee King: A Continuing Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. had one grandchild:
- Yolanda Renee King is recognized as Martin Luther King Jr.'s first and only grandchild.
- As of early 2024, she is 15 years old.
- Following in her grandfather's footsteps, Yolanda Renee King has actively engaged in public discourse and activism. She has voiced aspirations to ignite a "revolution around service," embodying a commitment to the principles of equality, community engagement, and justice that were central to her grandfather's life and work.
