On the anniversary of his death, advocates and community leaders reflect on the enduring legacy of one of Boston's most prominent civil rights activists.
King served as a Massachusetts state representative, worked as director of the New Urban League of Greater Boston, taught at MIT's Department of Urban Studies and made history as the first African American to reach the final election in a race for mayor of Boston.
The first Black finalist for mayor of the city, he was credited, along with the eventual winner, Raymond Flynn, with running a respectful, calming campaign.