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Alberta Christine Williams King, was more than just the mother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her father, the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, instilled a strong sense of faith in Alberta from a young age. Excelling academically, she graduated from the Spelman Seminary now Spelman College and pursued further studies at Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute now Hampton University , where she earned a teaching certificate in Their romance quickly grew, and Alberta announced their engagement after completing her studies.

After their wedding, Alberta and Michael moved into the Williams family home, where they lived with her parents. This home, designated in as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, became the centre of family life and early education for the King children. He also recalled that she taught him about slavery and the Civil War, helping him contextualise the injustices he would later fight against.

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Her musical leadership deeply influenced her son Martin Jr. Despite her many commitments, Alberta continued her education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morris Brown College in As her son Martin Luther King Jr. Though she preferred to stay out of the spotlight, she offered strength and encouragement as he led the civil rights movement.

When Martin Jr. Alberta provided strength during this dark time, even as further heartbreak struck the following year when her youngest son, Alfred Daniel Williams King , drowned in a swimming pool accident in Despite these immense losses, Alberta continued her life of service. She retired from her role at Ebenezer Baptist Church in but remained a beloved figure in the community.