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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center

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Official living memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founded by Coretta Scott King to educate on nonviolence & create the Beloved Community, CEO-@BerniceKing

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Statement from The King Center Calling for Cease-fire in Israel-Gaza Strip The King Center calls on our national and global leaders to recognize that a cease-fire and peaceful resolution form the only pathway to prevent the killing of more Israeli and Palestinian civilians.

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#EconomicInequality and the Cost of Living Amid rising costs and widening economic disparities, Coretta Scott King's words resonate deeply: "Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation." Let’s continue this fight…

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“Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” #CorettaScottKing WE WILL STILL GET THERE. #Believe #MissionPossibleMLK


64 Years Ago Today: #RubyBridges Took A Brave Step for Equality On this day in 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked courageously into William Frantz Elementary School, becoming the first Black student to attend the previously all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana.…

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SUFFERING AND OVERCOMING. #CorettaScottKing speaks about her personal suffering for progress and Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr speaks to how we will not endure suffering alone but we shall overcome.


We are not without hope. The work for freedom, justice, and democracy continues, and we must remind ourselves of the good being done in the world. The MLK, Jr. #BelovedCommunityAwards Ceremony is #TheKingCenter’s annual fundraiser. This year, galvanized by our 2025 theme,…

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A statue of civil rights champion John Lewis was unveiled today at Legacy Plaza in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. eji.org/news/eji-unvei…


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On #WorldKindnessDay, we reflect on Dr. King’s words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Kindness is an attribute of love, and agape love—unconditional, selfless love—is the heart of #Nonviolence365. Let’s lead with compassion and…

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#MentalHealth and Community Support We know that many people are facing emotional and mental challenges right now. Dr. King’s message about empathy and interconnectedness feels more relevant than ever: "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for…

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My father, Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr, providing insight on the interconnectedness of POWER, JUSTICE and LOVE. #Love and #power are co-workers in achieving #justice. And now more than ever, we need to put both to work in bending with the moral arc of the universe toward justice,…


DON’T BE ASHAMED of who you are and how you were created. Take your place in the Beloved Community and help make the world a better place.


Schools, educators, classrooms, families, children, and youth are invited to The King Center's virtual Students With King Reading Corner with children’s book author, Emmy Woosley on November 12th at 10:00am EST. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…


"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." In times of conflict, when anger or frustration rises within us, it can feel natural to lean toward resentment. Dr. King’s words remind us, though, that hate only weighs us down, clouding our judgment and…

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Honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. – “Daddy King” On November 11, 1984, we said goodbye to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr., affectionately known as “Daddy King.” A powerful leader and a pillar of faith, Daddy King’s legacy paved the way for the civil rights movement and shaped…

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January 20, 2025 #MLKDay + #InaugurationDay. The commemoration of a prolific global peacemaker and nonviolent freedom fighter + the beginning of a highly consequential U.S. presidency that will greatly influence the possibility of true peace and freedom throughout the world.…

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We are honored to announce that The King Center has been selected as a 2024 Lowe’s Hometown grant recipient. In partnership with Anthony Hamilton’s T.A.S.T.E Foundation, this generous grant will support the renovation of the historic Freedom Walkway. Our CEO, Dr. Bernice A.…

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"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." #MLK Dr. King’s words remind us that while setbacks are part of the journey, they don’t determine our destination. Disappointments may come, but they’re temporary. Hope, however, is boundless—it drives us…

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What a brilliant light and vessel for expressing the Divine. Thank you, #JudithJamison. Keep dancing.

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It has been 400 days of merciless bloodshed in Gaza since Oct. 7. According to the United Nations and Reuters — The age group with the most deaths is 5-9 year olds. Let that sink in. Next is 10-14 year olds. Next is 0-4 year olds. 44% of the deaths so far are children.…


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As we celebrate the first 2 Black women elected to serve simultaneously in the Senate, we remember other firsts, including the story of Harvey Gantt. Gantt went from desegregating Clemson to becoming Charlotte’s first Black mayor in 1983: ldfrecollection.org/stories/harvey…


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