Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95
Clarence B. Jones, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has passed away at the age of 95. He was instrumental in crafting King's iconic speeches, including 'I Have A Dream' and 'Beyond Vietnam.' Jones's legacy includes his work in law, academia, and advocacy for social justice.
- ▪Clarence B. Jones died at a senior living community in Cupertino, California.
- ▪He was a close confidante of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped write several of his famous speeches.
- ▪Jones was the first Black American to become an allied member of the New York Stock Exchange.
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CUPERTINO, Calif. — Clarence B. Jones, a former speechwriter and confidante of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped pen his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, has died. He was 95. Jones died Friday at a senior living community in the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Cupertino, according to a statement released by the family, who was at his side. “Our father lived a life of conscience,” the Jones’ family said Tuesday. “He believed, until his final days, that an idea” is “more powerful than the march of any army. We are grateful beyond words for the love, the prayers, and the friendships that sustained him, and us, across this long and remarkable life.” As King’s personal attorney, Jones was heavily involved in some of the key moments of the Civil Rights Movement.
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