MLK's Niece Spreads The Good Word

At an event last night in Muskegon, Michigan. Alveda King is the daughter of civil rights activist A.D. King, and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The brothers both became pastors, and both were slain during the civil rights movement. The conservative activist urged the crowd of 142 folks to stop asking, "Who are you voting for?" and instead inquire, "Who are you praying for?"

Given her spiritual heritage and that she is a minister, Bible scriptures from the Bible were woven into Ms. King's talk. She reminded the audience that Christians are to pray for their government leaders, and implored African-Americans in particular to vote because "too many have died for the privilege."

"This is a very critical time. I won't tell you how to vote because that isn't my job, but America is in trouble," she said, citing the unstable economy, increasing high school dropout rates, abortion and the high rate of people of color who are imprisoned. "We've got to let the Lord lead us during this very crucial time," said Ms. King. "The answer (to society's ills) is on our knees. No matter what office people are running for, they need our prayers."