Bernice

American

[bur-nees, bur-nis] / bɜrˈnis, ˈbɜr nɪs /

noun

a first name: from a Greek word meaning “bringer of victory.”

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King's daughter Bernice said Jackson had "devoted his life to lifting people in poverty, the marginalized, and those pushed to society's edges".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Rev. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., released a statement in support of Jones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

"China's 2035 target simply isn't representative of the pace of the energy transition in the country," agreed Bernice Lee, distinguished fellow and senior adviser at Chatham House.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, the surviving King children, were advised of the release and opposed it.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

“Right! Thanks! That’s it for now, folks. If you want to help, talk to Bernice at the bar; she’s coordinating stuff right now. Kids...”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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