Well, Well, Well, First Bernice tells SCLC to go take a hike, now her cousin Isaac Newton Farris,  son of Martin Luther King Jr’s only sister, Christine King Farris, who was  pushed out by Martin, III from his CEO position at the King Center last year, tells SCLC, “I’ll take the job as the new SCLC President.   Isaac Newton Farris will be replacing the late Rev. Howard Creecy who passed away recently.

This is just too mind boggling for me, now correct me if I am wrong but didn’t SCLC fire one King family member, Martin,  a few years back?  I guess that old saying is true, “All is Fair in Love and War.  Oh, and I forgot another one,  “Make Sure You Keep it all in the Family.”   I don’t know whether to say congratulations to Isaac or  ” Chile what in the world are you thinking?”  Either way, I am going to be praying for you  Isaac.

For those of you that don’t know a lot about the new-found leader of SCLC here is a snapshot of his published bio:

Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of Dr Martin Luther King Jr., was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended his uncle’s alma mater, Morehouse College where he majored in Political Science. Mr. Farris’ background has given him a unique prospective and real life experience on some of the most pressing issues of our times. Growing up in one of America’s most socially and politically active families has provided him with a

front row seat, witnessing how policy is formulated and implemented. Mr. Farris has met and dialogued with countless heads of State, CEOs, religious leaders, academic leaders, and grass-roots activists. In 1984, Mr. Farris got his first hands on experience as a political operative when he served as Georgia Field Coordinator for the Walter Mondale Presidential campaign. A year later he served as Deputy Manager for the reelection of Andrew Young as Mayor of Atlanta.

In 1986 he was campaign manager for Martin Luther King III in his successful bid to become a Fulton County Commissioner. From 1987-1992 he served in executive level positions in government where he was responsible for implementing policy.

In 1992 – 1996 Mr. Farris was tapped to become President and CEO of the Clean Air Industries Inc., a company who was not only involved in environmental clean up but also developed a patent technology which allowed combustion engines of truck, buses, and cars to run on clean burning natural (Methane) gas.

Beginning in 1996, Mr. Farris was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center culminating in 2005 with his appointment of President and CEO of The King Center. Mr. Farris has participated in debates/ commentaries for print, radio and television media outlets ranging from CNN, USA Today, to WSB radio.

To be Continued!

Click here to watch a video of Bernice King telling Roland Martin why she declined the position of SCLC’s president.
and talks about the future of the Martin Luther king Center:

 

Last updated by The Church Lady at August 31, 2012.