Abortion: My Body/My Choice

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Alveda King’s Inspirational Pro-Life Rally Speech

A Call for the Sanctity of Life

Introduction:

The 2012 Pro-Life Rally in Washington, D.C., was a significant event where Alveda King, a prominent pro-life advocate and the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered an impassioned speech. Her speech resonated with the audience, highlighting the importance of valuing and protecting the sanctity of life.

Overview:

Alveda King began her speech by acknowledging her family’s legacy and her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to justice and civil rights. She drew a parallel between the civil rights movement and the pro-life movement, emphasizing that every life, from conception to natural death, should be cherished and protected.

The Sanctity of Life:

King stressed the belief that every human being, regardless of race, gender, or circumstances, is a unique creation of God. She argued that the pro-life movement isn’t just about opposing abortion but also about valuing life at every stage. She emphasized the need to protect the unborn, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

Injustice of Abortion:

Alveda King described abortion as a grave injustice, likening it to the discrimination and violence faced by African Americans during the civil rights movement. She argued that abortion disproportionately affects minority communities and the most vulnerable members of society.

The Impact of Abortion:

King discussed the emotional and psychological impact of abortion on women and families, emphasizing the need for compassion, support, and alternatives to abortion. She encouraged the audience to reach out to those in crisis pregnancies with love and care.

Positive Change:

Throughout her speech, King remained optimistic, noting that the pro-life movement was growing, and that people of all backgrounds were joining the cause. She urged the audience to work together to create a culture of life and respect for all individuals.

Summary:

Alveda King’s speech at the 2012 Pro-Life Rally conveyed a powerful message about the sanctity of life and the urgency of protecting it. Her ability to draw parallels between the pro-life movement and the civil rights movement resonated with many in the audience. King’s speech was emotionally charged, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for women facing difficult choices. Her call to action encouraged individuals to get involved and make a positive change in their communities. Her speech serves as a compelling reminder of the importance of valuing and protecting every life. Her impassioned plea for compassion, respect, and the preservation of the sanctity of life continues to inspire individuals to work towards a culture where all lives are cherished and protected.

The Speech

“In 1950 my mom conceived me. She had a brochure from a place called the Birth Control League and it said if you are pregnant and don’t want to have a baby come and see us. Of course, we know they became Planned Parenthood. My mother wanted to go to college and the school she was going to you could not be pregnant. So, she went to her mother, and they went to see their Pastor Doctor Martin Luther King Sr. He told them to sit down and let me tell you something. That’s not a lump of flesh, that’s my granddaughter. I saw her in a dream three years ago. That’s why I’m here today. That became a family secret until just a few years ago when my mother wanted to have an abortion.

I got married a year after my uncle, Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. I was walked down the aisle by my daddy Reverend A. D. King and then one week later he was killed and thrown into our swimming pool. But out of that tragedy I became pregnant on my honeymoon and there was a beautiful little boy that was born. My doctor, whom I did not know was an abortion doctor as well as an OBGYN, birthed that baby. I went for my six-week checkup, and everything was fine. I went back for a three month check up and said I don’t understand I was pregnant again. I was young and didn’t understand how a woman’s body worked. My doctor said you don’t need another baby let’s do a menstrual extraction and that was a DNC. He did it locally in his office on a cold table with no knowledge given to me, he didn’t ask me, he just did it. Years later I wrote him a forgiveness letter asking him to forgive me for hating him for what he had done to me.

So, for the next few years, this was 1970, I was post abortive didn’t know it and didn’t have anyone to explain it to me. But I was sad and began to have problems with my weight, there were problems with my breasts and mammary system, and my cervix, a whole lot of things that he did on that table along with taking the life of my baby. In 1973 a bill called Roe V. Wade passed. They said we have a safe procedure, and it won’t hurt as much as having a tooth pulled. That’s a big lie and the repercussions and results last a lot longer. So, after some time I ran for office and won, I became an actress, and I just started doing all these things. But deep down inside of me I wasn’t me. In the mid-70s I got pregnant again. I was having marital problems, emotional problems, health problems, but the world didn’t know it. So, I went to a man named Martin Luther King Sr. He never told me he saved me from abortion. But I told him, “you know what granddaddy? I’m going to have an abortion”. He said they are lying to you, that’s not a lump of flesh. That’s my great grandchild. Well, I was a liberated woman believing I had the right to choose. I believed abortion should be legal, but all the while I’m hurting inside. The baby’s daddy was a medical student, and he said the baby has 46 chromosomes, 23 from you and 23 from me, and I want mine back alive. And I heard him and my granddaddy because they both kept saying “baby” and said that’s my seed, that’s my promise, NO!

That baby was allowed to live, and the sad thing is when I saw the ultrasound of that baby, he was younger than the two aborted babies and the one who had miscarried because of the damage caused from the abortions. And so, all this pain was there, but because of this Christian man, Martin Luther King Sr. who was on a rescue mission and because of a medical student, and then in 1983 I got born again, I repented for my sins including my part in abortions I didn’t even really try to get. I was coerced and manipulated but the Lord healed me.

 I’m here to tell you the Lord will deliver and heal. And the best therapy after we get healed ourselves is to go out and tell the truth and shame the devil. God bless you and let your life so shine. Hallelujah!”

Alveda King

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