Shaun King

Date of Birth: September 17, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Shaun King, born Jeffrey Shaun King, is a prominent American writer, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the Real Justice PAC. Known for his extensive social media presence, King uses his platform to highlight issues of social justice, police brutality, and racial discrimination. He was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, and attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he majored in history. Shaun King first gained national attention for his activism during the Black Lives Matter movement, particularly following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. In addition to his activism, King has contributed to numerous publications including The New York Daily News, The Intercept, and The Daily Kos. He is also the host of “The Breakdown,” a podcast that delves into social justice issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Shaun King

1. Shaun King received a scholarship to attend Morehouse College, where he was mentored by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III.

2. He co-founded the Real Justice PAC, which focuses on electing reform-minded prosecutors to end mass incarceration.

3. King has a mixed racial background, which has been a subject of public discussion and controversy.

4. He has been awarded several accolades for his activism, including the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Scholar Award for Social Justice.

5. Shaun King has a significant social media following, with millions of followers on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, which he uses to amplify social justice issues.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shaun King

1. “Justice is what love looks like in public.”

2. “If you want to make a difference, the first step is to show up.”

3. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

4. “You cannot separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”

5. “The greatest injustice in the world is for good people to be silent in the face of injustice.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of recent estimates, Shaun King’s highest net worth is approximately $2 million.

Children

Shaun King and his wife, Rai King, have five children: four biological and one adopted. The names of their children are not widely publicized to maintain their privacy.