Background
King, Betty was born on June 9, 1932 in Cleveland. Daughter of W. Griffin and Elizabeth (White) King.
King, Betty was born on June 9, 1932 in Cleveland. Daughter of W. Griffin and Elizabeth (White) King.
AS, Finch College, 1953. Certified, University Poitier, France, 1971.
Active professional theatre, New York, 1953-1961; program officer, African-American Institute, New York City, 1962-1963; executive director, Mozambique Institute, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, 1963-1967; managing director, Continental Ore Ltd., Dar-Es-Salaam, 1967-1971; administrative assistant, McGovern for President, Washington, 1972; consultant, National Women Political Caucus, Washington, 1973-1974; program director, District of Columbia Bicentennial Commission, Washington, 1974-1975; consultant, various political and women's organizations, 1975-1978; special assistant to mayor, Office of Mayor, Washington, 1979-1990; deputy chief of staff, Office of Mayor, Washington, since 1995. Consultant various political campaigns, Washington, since 1972.
Volunteer broadcaster Metro Washington EAR, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1990-1994. Volunteer Washington Readers for Blind, 1993. Reader Braille Institute, Rancho Mirage, California, 1992-1993.
Fundraiser various charitable and civic organizations, Washington, since 1973. Member-at-large Ward 3 Democratic Committee, since 1991. Deputy director to mayor-elect Marion Barry Transition Team, 1994-1995.
Member Americans for Democratic Action (Executive Committee 1990-1995).