Reverend Ed King: Faith in the Fight for Justice | Jackson News

A white minister turned Civil Rights titan, Reverend Ed King died at 89, leaving behind a legacy of fearless activism that reshaped Mississippi’s fight for justice. As co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and chaplain at Tougaloo College, he risked everything — including two car crashes widely seen as assassination attempts — to amplify Black voices and challenge segregation. Despite his own Confederate ancestry, he saw racism as a moral evil and devoted his life to dismantling it. Even after stepping back from the spotlight, he mentored new leaders and co-authored a powerful photo book documenting the movement’s raw, behind-the-scenes truth. His unwavering belief in human dignity and freedom will echo through generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d40c340877474a19