Melvin Herbert King was an American politician, community organizer, and educator. In 1973, King was elected as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives' 9th Suffolk district, a post he held until early 1983. King was the runner-up in the 1983 Boston mayoral election, against Raymond Flynn.
King speaking in 2010
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 9th Suffolk district
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 9th Suffolk district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of the city of Boston in Suffolk County. Democrat John F. Moran of the South End has represented the district since 2023.
Image: Doris Bunte in 1973
Image: 1980s Byron Rushing of Boston USA 9504750450