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BY Farida Dawkins, 8:17am May 10, 2018,

10 Black iconic figures who have white partners

by Farida Dawkins, 8:17am May 10, 2018,

10 Black iconic figures who have white partners

Martin Luther King Jr.

Before marrying Coretta Scott King, King had a white girlfriend by the name of Betty Moitz.  Moitz and King dated for some time before splitting up.  Although he had strong feelings for Moitz, ultimately, he explained, “She liked me and I found myself liking her. But finally, I had to tell her resolutely that my plans for the future did not include marriage to a white woman.”

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: May 16, 2018

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