Willie Pearl Mackey King Honored at Women Making History Awards Gala

By Mr Ericc Powell

Sometimes in life, you encounter someone who you don’t expect will change your life and the life of others. Sometimes, you don’t realize that God wanted you to meet a specific individual for a specific purpose. Sometimes, you recognize God’s greatness through the way someone else lives their life. Enter Willie Pearl Mackey King.

Recognized at the National Women’s History Museum’s “Women Making History Awards Gala” on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Schuyler at the Hamilton Hotel, Willie King has exemplified God’s work throughout her life. As a civil rights activist, a leader and a Christian, Willie King has accomplished many things, probably most notable was working for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and typing the famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” As a long-time member and deacon at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, Willie continues to let God’s light shine in, through and around her.

Several women recognized at the Gala for their achievements, successes and impact on so many people. It was a beautiful event filled with speeches from Meryl Streep and stakeholders of the National Women’s History Museum, brief comments from honorees, music and song from Shayna Steele and Laura Bell Bundy, comedy from Zarna Garg and great conversation among attendees.

Willie Pearl Mackey King is that individual who has made history, is making history and embodies God’s greatness as she changes your life for the good. She was honored along with Ashley Graham (Pioneering Supermodel, Designer, Entrepreneur), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sharon Stone (Actress and Humanitarian), and Uma Thurman (Actress and Activist). Congratulations to these amazing women, and may their stories empower, inspire and encourage more women to make History.

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