Local elected officials react to Mel King's death: 'He was the generational conscience' for Massachusetts

Local political leaders are reacting to the death of prominent Boston civil rights activist Mel King. Here are their remembrances:

Local political leaders are reacting to the death of prominent Boston civil rights activist Mel King. HeBoston Mayor Michelle Wu said King's ideas shaped generations of leaders who drive the city closer to his vision of a more equal society.

Calling King a friend and a trailblazer, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey reflected on their time working together as young state representatives. He said King taught everyone in the Legislature what it meant to fight for racial, economic and social justice.

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