The official living memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Embracing and advancing #Nonviolence365. Established in 1968 by Mrs.
Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) has been a global destination, resource center and community institution for over a quarter century. Nearly a million people each year make pilgrimage to the National Historic Site to learn, be inspired and pay their respects to Dr. King’s legacy. Both a traditional memorial and programmatic non
06/14/2026
“A Voice, echoing through the corridors of time, says to every intemperate Peter, “Put up thy sword.” History is cluttered with the wreckage of nations that failed to follow Christ’s command.”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
from the sermon ‘A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart’
06/13/2026
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06/13/2026
Painfully relevant today. A 1938 photograph of a Black to***co worker in Richmond, Virginia, who picketed for higher wages while wearing this sign.
06/13/2026
Who did you witness being love this week? Share in comments. Tag them if they’re on this platform.
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06/13/2026
🗣️ ‘Disciplined Disruption’ - A King Center in-person learning experience happening in while the is in our city
🗓️ Tuesday, July 7, 12pm-1:15pm
📍 The King Center
📱 50 spaces available - Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disciplined-disruption-a-nonviolent-response-to-injustice-tickets-1991794184022?
06/12/2026
Kings. JET Magazine, 1972.
06/12/2026
10 years ago today, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, leaving 49 people dead and 53 wounded. We remember these 49 human beings, honor their lives, and affirm that hate won’t win. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
06/12/2026
Happening tomorrow! Join us for the Peace Walk, followed by an Intercultural Discussion in our Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts.
, TODAY is the LAST DAY of EARLY VOTING in the Primary Runoff Election!
Our elections have consequences and are a part of determining the equitable safety, resources and conditions of our communities.
Issues and policies that matter to us are on the ballot. Whether or not we are represented with experience, care, and integrity is on the ballot.
06/12/2026
On this day in 1963, civil rights leader and organizer was assassinated by a white supremacist in the driveway of his home. We remember his legacy and honor his family, including his wife, , who was a dear friend of our founder, .