MLK's son responds to Jonathan Majors saying he wants a Coretta Scott King-type 

Why ask this man, on his father's birthday, about something some actor said?

I don't think Jonathan was using Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King as a prop. I think Jonathan merely wanted a woman that understands the vision of her spouse and the sacrifices both had to make to support and foster the vision. Unfortunately, Jonathan is not a great communicator so his statement was taken for many things, but clearly it was not a prop as Berniece King believed. It was actually a compliment to both women.

I'm glad MLK Jr. but things in context with what Jonathan Majors said.. Now those idiots can shut da hell up!! Smh

Im very pleased to hear this family speak out. There are so few public examples of TRUE excellence, intelligence, dedication and sacrifice these days. ANYTHING ‘celebrity’ is deemed to have values worth striving for. This is why some people feel totally comfortable with fixing their mouths to proclaim greatness when in reality, they are a nothing more than a toxic, dysfunctional, ego-centered person filled with immaturity and spiritual bankruptcy. That is truly sad. More solid examples of sustainable values that can truly uplift and maintain not only a community but civilization are needed.

Far as I'm concerned that was an amazing compliment! Why not want a woman like Mrs. Coretta or Mrs. Obama! Class, Charm, Wisdom, Love and Respected ❤ I really don't think he meant that they were props! Now I don't appreciate those images of MLK he was no pimp, or king! He was a real man being obedient to God in serving for the voiceless. I found it disrespectful period.

What everr happened to having an inspiration......we love you Mr. MAJOR KANG. And thank you MLK son, for your closure on this.

I always watch documentaries every year of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and reflect on some of his profound speeches/ quotes. I watch Malcolm X movie as well. I get very sad thinking about what if they never were killed in such a senseless way. They were both so impactful in our community and around the world. Literally brings me to JKF story and all. The 60’s were a moment in time people were making real change on the pavement with just a vision and voice. We still are hopeful for peace, equality, & freedom in all aspects of life. Jonathan major’s comment speaks volumes. He wants his lady to have character like Coretta Scott King and live life with a purpose. I don’t think he meant any harm.

He better stop playing with that man’s mother 😅😅😅😅

Respect to the king family

Jonathan Majors said nothing wrong, he has nothing but respect and admiration for the King family.

Kang the Conqueror AKA Jonathan majors got a lot of nerve saying that line and the same white woman had him running across the street for his life😂😂😂😂😂

"If we live by "Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth." None of us would have eyes or teeth." Those are some wise words right there..

This is a non starter for me but I understand what was said. Jonathan Majors meant no harm but you cannot tell a white woman to be more them or us.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character" -Dr Martin Luther King Jr

That people are angry a Yale graduate aspires to be like MLK or Obama shocks me. He is not just an actor, he is well read, such people have reference points in life.

"I fear I am integrating my people into a burning house" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Sadly most of the attacks at Jonathan Majors regarding his usage of Coretta name is coming from the black community. I believe most peoples animus towards him is not him using Coretta Scott’s name when referencing Megan in the interview. The real anger is that he used it when speaking to a white woman. How dare he use Coretta’s name when speaking to a white woman. If Jonathan had never used Coretta’s name when he was being secretly recorded by Grace, and only used it in the interview when referencing Megan Goode there wouldn’t be this much attention and vitriol from people. Let’s keep it real! He’s being punished for using it when speaking to a White woman!

He makes a good point. She was not just a prop. I think Majors like most men act like they want strong, impactful woman yet they pursue the exact opposite. I don’t feel any sympathy for Mayors he wasn’t the criminal they made him out to be, but he should have just left that girl alone. I know she was the one attacking him, but there is always a choice and he made the wrong one.

Happy Birthday, MLK we have come so far from just a Dream 🎉

Any time a black man says he wants a supportive partner people get angry he never said he was mlk he said he’s aspiring to be great and as he should why not look up to our community’s role models and he didn’t use her as a prop it was a private conversation

I see nothing wrong with what JM said. That should be considered a compliment. Coretta was an amazing woman. Some black folks just want to take offense to everything and sound deep. The not a prop response did not apply to this situation. The media are so divisive.

It’s good for a man to uplift MLK as a role model and hope for a female partner to uplift Coretta King as a role model.

Absolutely nothing wrong with what Jonathan majors said

I think that Jonathan greatly admires Coretta Scott King and sées that she possessed all of the great characteristics of a good African-American female lìe partner: beautiful, ladylike, very supportive, very intelligent, good mother, a church-going person ưith strong belief in God, always daintily-dressed and soft-spoken!!

But nothing about the person who tried to burn down the house of Dr Martin Luther King.🤔

There was nothing wrong with what Majors said. He aspired to be a “credit to his race”, with a woman of dignity (Coretta Scott King or Michelle Obama) by his side. In the PRIVATE clip, he had rebuked his girlfriend for being a drunk. People always have something negative to add.

Majors complimented Those two women. Anyone who has a problem with that is a fool.

I didn’t see an issue with Majors saying this to his girlfriend. She was acting low class publicly and he gave her high class expectations and named higher class women as examples. Why is this an issue? And pretty please stop with the racial aspect. It’s ridiculous

I’m happy with my life right now. I have my moments, but the good outweighs the bad, and I realize how blessed I am.

He needs to talk to MLK's son about the woman seen on video trying to set fire to MLK birth home.

In ALL of these years I NEVER GIVE ANY ATTENTION TO BERNICE KING or what she says. She is always off. I always appreciated the older children more; YOLANDA KING (THE MOST) AND MARTIN THE THIRD. I like his answer to the Johnathan Majors comment. There's nothing wrong with saying and inspiring to have a CORETTA OR MICHELLE as the TYPE of wife you as an aspiring leader want to have. I think it's a compliment. AND BERNICE "OVER THE RELIGIOUS TOP" KING, seem to miss that with her very judgemental (religious based) comment. She could have been a bit kinder as her brother was here. I think where BLACK PEOPLE had the problem (chuckle) and I do agree and get it, was him telling that SORRY WHITE WOMAN who probably has no real idea WHO Mrs. King was, he wanted HER (which is laughable) to be like a Coretta Scott. We see how that turned out for him.

I take as Johnathan Majors giving a compliment and wanting a lady to be a supportive classy lady 🤷🏾‍♂️ seen nothing wrong with that

This interviewer is asking the dumbest questions. You got doctor King’s family on here and you’re asking about Majors and flyers?

Reaching hard on Jonathan Majors there huh?

Ohhh so now you want a high caliber Black Queen!! Did you not know that before!!

People get offended too easily... It was a compliment and taking it as anything else is being overly critical.

he'd still have a job if his woman was 1% of what Mrs. King was.

We are definitely far from those times

Very well said sir about Babylon system in which these children are brainwashed with their interpretation of who the great Rev Dr MLK Jr’s was and how his legacy and teachings continue to be relevant in today’s society. Give thanks for life. 👍🏿✌️🙏❤️😉

You can’t be 40 and decide ‘Ya know, I’m gonna be much more like Coretta Scott King, now.’ If he’s looking for that type of woman then he’d have to see some of those characteristics in someone. You don’t date someone who is the complete opposite and then hope that they’ll morph into your idea of what they should be. That’s nonsense.

I just find it strange he asked a white women to be like two of the greatest black women in history

CNN brought this man to further mess with Jonathan Majors. Who did he piss off to get blackballed like this? Wow!

The problem with what Jonathan Majors said is that he picked her out of everyone else.If he was looking for these types of women,he should had used his brain instead of his eyes before taking her as his girlfriend. People trying to change people,that's what he tried to do.Loretta is who she is. Michelle Obama is who she is. And his girlfriend is who she is.Point blank period.

Why is it so hard for people to understand what Johnathon Majors was saying , it's simple , he basically was just saying to act with class and respect ...C.S.K was not out there getting blavk out drunk while her and M.L.K were heading a movement etc

Some were blowing Jonathan Majors remarks put of proportion, what he was saying is he wants a woman that's gone stand by him, not set him up, to lose all his movie deals. Embarrass him or bring him down like that woman did. She destroyed his acting career. Why it's was so stupid of her to do. All those movie deals pulled out after his guilty verdict and I don't think he was guilty...I think she set him up. Learn read between the lines, God got explain word for word to some people. Majors needed a woman who supported him, was for him and his career this woman ruined him. A shame

The Big 3 that were eliminated in the ‘60’s. JFK, MLK, RFK. If you upset the status quo, “They” push a button on you.

This interview. Missed opportunity to address the division of the Black community. We are so far off the mark it’s scary.

Majors need a woman that supportive, and has some gangsta on the watch for any signs of the bullshit that would negatively target his career. Gansta with it against anything, anyone that did anything, try say anything to damage his career stopping them checks. Shut it down immediately, gansta but sophisticated with it.

The man is an actor y’all believe anything…. He’s been with nothing but white women until he got in trouble. Good PR stunt tho 😅

JONATHAN MAJORS is a Church-Boy & Preacher’s Kid…. WHY WOULDN’T THEE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. & HIS EDUCATED, REGAL WIFE; DR. CORRETTA SCOTT-KING be two of his personal, iconic Role Models??? SN: He said the same of Barak & Michelle. It has nothing to do with “props”, It’s a compliment! Some of y’all are doing Massa’s work for him. smh

Shame on the Democrats for using the black people

Standing by a man who has a history of being an abuser is not the same as what she did and I’m glad he pointed it out!

I have a dream, No!!! But I do live in REALITY. Meaning never let one mans dream trick you from living in REALITY.

We need to put our $$ behind better education and conflict resolution and prevention ❤❤🎉😊

Huh? Who is this guy? And why would you all send him to interview with a misquote? The audio was from a recorded conversation during a confrontation with his then girlfriend. NOT Megan Goode. At that moment he should have realized she wasn't the one. And why out of all the memes would You all post an image seeming to mock Dr. King but guess what? He absolutely deserves to be draped in royal robes and bejeweled for he is Indeed a King💯 Also Thank You Dr. King and every single person who had a hand in justice for the American emancipated (the descendants of the initial trafficked peoples of the United States aka 'Black People' ). The narrative is being corrected and we must stop painting everyone with the same brush. I am blessed to be a recipient of the sacrifice made by all of the wonderful people who united in solidarity and managed to improve some of the nation's moral challenges. Big hug and much thanks.

Mr. King looks so ready for this interview to be over. Was it really necessary to keep bringing up the Jonathan Major comments and the horrible MLK weekend ads?

Question for the fellas: would you even know where to find a “Coretta Scott”? If “Coretta Scott” was in the grocery store wearing jeans cute baseball hat, would you walk past her?

Excuse me my people. Kane is not stupid by no stretch of your imagination. He is a very intelligent man from what i see. I think it is so so sad that we are hurting each other. My big mama would be so disappointed in the way we are acting towards each other. We need to pray for our brothers and sisters. Idk about you but my mom God rest her soulwas a 93 year old woman and when I would talk about people she would tell me to pray for them. Try it because it actually works. We all have done things we are not proud of but if you are not helping then you are hurting. Please be a part of stopping the violence. Cause we really don't know. It could be you or mine or ours ❤. Hate hurt's.

He just Kang catch a break 😂

Frankly without the works of Martin, there would not be this widespread of equal protection under the law, so to have rappers honor Martin in that way is great, and let's make it clear Martin Luther King was for everyone to excel at what they love to do, and black artists like rappers where suppressed and fought against and killed by white gunmen, calling themselves law enforcement, and are still shot and killed. We are living in hell here in this county and you would think that it gets better but its not good for black men in this country and people need to face this. This is not better this is worst, and if people are saying that its better then they are fools to want to believe that lie. Martin Luther King wanted equal protection of the law, and it appears that all whites can do is live off of black people because they are just all over us constantly and the police and other factions of the govt want to hurt us and if we did not have Jesus there protecting us there would not be us. So keep facts facts, and I agree with Johnathan Majors to have the elegance of the wife of Martin would be a great addition to the work themes which he had in mind. But you can see that this was not the case.

how ppl are making his comments out to be negative is driving me crazy… like how folks.

I agree with MLKIII. Society is going backward.

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I don’t love or hate Jonathan Majors, he’s a good actor but I hate watching his interviews because he seems like a cringy guy that just needs to shut up. I wish him well but I could care less if he ever acts again or not.

He crazy...comparing these great women to, or expecting the ex he had to have any of their morals 🙄

God save Martin King family.

🪦💐🧎🏻 Please continue to watch over us, Mr. King.

Johnathan played himself saying that dumb ish.

But dad was a cheater amongst other things so definitely gutter

It’s unfortunate that CNN will focus on this rather than the content of the interview where a black man is fighting for his innocence. Jonathan discussed many important facts of the case such as the the judge/court suppressing evidence from the juror. 1. The judge did not allow the jury to know that Grace Jabari was arrested by NYPD for misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief for attacking Jonathan Majors 2. The judge did not allow the Jury to see pictures of Jonathan Majors injury on his hands and face 3. The detective who arrested her testified but was not allowed to testify that he arrested Grace Jabari. His testimony was limited and he could not mention any part of Grace Jabari’s arrest 4. And ofcourse we all witnessed a woman chasing a man, and he running from danger. Like he said they’ll be an uproar if he a black man was chasing a white woman. CNN I am disappointed in you as a network because rather focusing on facts of the case such as how race and the criminal justice system likely played a role in this case, you take your viewers focus away and give them a hanging fruit. Well done CNN!

I like to see his family speak out about some of this crime especially among us and in Memphis isn’t there something they can do to get these criminals to change.I’m tired of people not being able to go into our communities and enjoy culture.

Yeah, I stand with Johnathan Majors.

He meant well by his comments! Move on...

I don't understand how Jonathan Majors thinks he can place himself in the same sentence as MLK Jr. talking about "I am a great man". For Jonathan Majors to think he is as great a man as MLK Jr. and has made sacrifices as great as MLK Jr. is to be narcissistic and grandiose. Any 'sacrifices' that Jonathan Majors has made in his life most likely pertain to the uplifting of himself. MLK Jr. in contrast risked his life for the betterment of the black race and America as a whole. MLK Jr's activism was a selfless act. MLK Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize -- What has Jonathan Majors done that was selfless or inspired peace? Now he wants to use BW to get his career back on track.

his comment wasn't that big of a deal

This is so blown out of proportion, I'm so sick of hearing about this, give me a break.

Much Respect MLK JR ❤ and Mr Blackwell.

I do not think Jonathan did/said anything wrong! He had high expectations for a woman that could NOT measure up though!

I don't see anything wrong with what Majors said. That's what he aspires to be: Obama and MLK getting the kind of support they got from their wives. He did not go around saying that, he said that to her on their private argument. I don't how did this whole thing manage to get this far and criticized

The interviewer should be fired for even bringing that up. This isn’t about Johnathan majors. Like bad interviewing

JM got his Coretta when he got Meagan Good. Coretta did the same for Martin as Martin was in love with a white woman.

He recognizes his potential to be great and wants a woman to hold him down HOWEVER the fact he still keeps bringing her name up is corny and weird.

I think John's comment has been taken out of context. No one could see Mrs. Obama or Mrs. King as props. They are/were integral parts of the movement and lives of their husbands and had their own personal power too. Good on John for being aspirational. Now can we rest this.

This is really sad!!!

If he wanted a Coretta or Michelle, he could have found one. He wanted a snow bunny and that’s what he got…now be happy!

Majors said nothing wrong! He desired a woman with class with Christ like values.

The free world sounds like an oxymoron in the mouths of Western politicians. What kind of freedom can countries under the external😊 control of the United States have? Or even just occupied by the US army!

Why the hell are people over complicating his words. It was a simple analogy for his woman to be supportive like Coretta or Michelle. It don't take a rocket scientist to assume they were supportive of Martin or Barack. 🤦🏽‍♂️

leave Jonathan alone!!!!!! We're supposed to help each other

It’s called SOUTH AMERICA!!! Are they or are they not AMERICANS???!?

You don’t see how the alliance of SOUTH America will benefit NORTH AMERICA

Can't find a reason to give a damn.

At best Jonathon Majors is too comfy saying “Martin & President Obama” his Own children refer to their father as Martin Luther King Junior < his Full name. And at worst he’s very delusional about comparing His life to either Man. Let alone comparing a past and current Girlfriend to the Wife of an Actual Reverend and Civil Rights leaders and a actual 2term bk to bk 1st Black Presidents Wives~> never seen Majors in an Actual Activist situation being a leader nor Meaghan the current girlfriend; so the whole point isn’t calculating. Carry On😒🤔✌🏽

🙋🏾‍♀️ well, my brother, Martin Luther King, son, no disrespect to you but talk to your sister because yes, Martin Luther King speeches and what he represent it’s about us lifting people people up, especially black people then why did your sister tear a black man down Jonathan Majors about referencing your mother, Coretta Scott King of what type of character of the woman he wanted in his life, “”😳🤷🏽‍♀️. No disrespect but what I’m saying I’m listening to Martin Luther King song explain what his father was about so if that’s what his father was about we lifting each other up why is his sister? Why did his sister tear down Jonathan Majors what her statement saying, my mother is not a (“prop “)😳🤷🏽‍♀️. so obviously what Dr. Martin Luther King son just say it about us lifting each other up when it comes to his sister that’s not true because she tore Jonathan Majors down with that dick just because he made a respectful reference about her mother in a positive light Coretta Scott King, .. Well hell this is my second husband and I look for a Malcolm X and that’s what I got a Malcolm X not Malcolm X. but the thinking the standards of a Malcolm X that’s what I have in my husband because that’s what I want it if you don’t have standards you were staying for anything and these elders, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X., Betty Shabazz, Coretta, Scott king many more black leaders that helped save this world for us black people to exist. If it wasn’t for them there would be no us freely doing whatever we want to do in this world “now””. and I don’t see anything wrong Jonathan Majors did with using sister Coretta, Scott King name it wasn’t a negative light. I don’t see anything wrong he said.🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️.

🙋🏾‍♀️😳 exactly Dr. Martin Luther King son this elder didn’t see anything wrong with what Jonathan Majors said he even said he even spoke my mother was a supporter but she was more than just a supporter. And yes she wasn’t a prop. Your sister is the one who said she was a pop, Jonathan Majors never say it Coretta Scott king was a prop🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️. But he, Martin Luther King son just agreed with Jonathan Majors. My mother was a supporter. She was more than a supporter that isn’t that what Jonathan Majors said he said it”” he wanted Grace to be like a karate Coretta Scott king in character, not coming home drunk, having different people in their house. That’s what he met a supporter not a destroyer. Thank you Dr. King son for a green and not having a problem with what Jonathan Majors said about your mother mama rest in peace respectfully, Coretta, Scott King🙅🏽‍♀️💯💯💯💯

We pay bills with our phones, but we can’t vote through our phones? #sayitlouder 🗣️🗣️🗣️

🙋🏾‍♀️ now these are disrespectful all of these different images but yeah I want to talk about Jonathan Majors. Yeah I want to talk about with Jonathan Majors said in respect of Coretta Scott king but you’re not upset about these images. This is what you need to be upset about this is disrespectful these different images. Yeah, black folks in this generation y’all are lost and turned out, lost and turned out.

There is nothing wrong with Majors wanting his lady to be as excellent as Mrs. King. If you are going to have an example to look up to why not someone as glorious as she. I don’t think he meant a prop. I think he meant being a great woman. As far as those images are concerned, it’s just young people having fun in celebrating him. They creat images like this with other American greats as well, from George washington, Abe Lincoln to Obama. We need to stop taking ourselves to serious, as does Majors on that point. Lolz

Martin Luther King said we were coming to get our check. Sooo...Cut the check!

There can be no peace when Hamas still contain over 100 Jews hostage. Frankly, no aid should be given to Palestinians while Hamas holds over 100 Jews hostage. Noone should be held against their will while nations dispute land or peace negotiation for both Palestinaians and Jews.