Nikkitia Bryant was shot to death while shielding her young daughter from gunfire that erupted during the 2023 MLK Family Fun Day Festival at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce.

Michael Jr. followed his father’s lead and adopt the name himself to become Martin Luther King Jr. His mother was Alberta Williams King. The Williams and King families had roots in rural Georgia.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.