Martin Luther King Jr. was buried in Atlanta on April 9, 1968.

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Coretta Scott King, civil rights activist and wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born in Marion, AL, on this date April 27, 1927.

Coretta Scott King worked side by side with Martin Luther King Jr. as he became a leader of the civil rights movement, establishing her own distinguished career as an activist. Following her husband’s assassination in 1968, Coretta founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and later successfully lobbied for his birthday to recognized as a federal holiday.

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Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. is rightly one of the most famous faces of the Civil Rights Movement:

And there are two faces of Doctor King. One is the face beloved by the sanitized white version that makes him a Jesus figure martyred and his movement sanitized into something it never was. The other was the complex exemplar of the role of the Black Church in an age where the Black Church was still one of the main centers of the most ambitious and skillful people in Black culture. His social vision was far more breathtakingly radical than given credit for, it made full use of the new media of the time of television. It deliberately risked people's lives and limbs in the most literal sense, and it did so counting on precisely what did happen.....most of the time.

There were two cities where the local authorities were no less repressive than elsewhere who were smart enough to see this and refused to play their assigned roles and they were the two cities where he failed. Both of them, incidentally, were in the North. It is impossible to understand MLK's brand of non-violent radicalism without the reminder that he was very much a Christian pastor who truly believed in the merits of 'turning the other cheek', to the point of so many of his speeches sharing a motif derived from the words of the Prophet Amos.

"And justice shall roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream."

Like many Black preachers his Bible was heavily reliant on both Jewish motifs and the Gospels and somewhat less on the words of the Apostle Paul whom white Christianity tends to favor in its own selective takes. His very religiosity led John Lewis and his SNCC to give him the somewhat less than complimentary nickname of "The Lord". Like Malcolm X he was murdered in the course of his activism and the murders mean both attained a kind of saintly aura, where the surviving movement leaders like John Lewis, James Farmer, A. Philip Randolph, and Jesse Jackson have had somewhat more checkered aspects or had this side of their lives papered over in different ways.

An Excerpt of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech at Stanford

Exclusive: Martin Luther King Jr. Talks Reparations in Previously Unheard Speech The Root

This speech is so relevant for today in lieu of the illegal alien invasion of the migrants from all over the world. Look what is being done by them for them, who has no rights but have been given all unearned rights freely; when we were told to "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" when we had no boots or straps because of them has taken everything from us in one nefarious form or plots to keep us slaves.

They the illegals have been given boots and straps as well as being lace up and tied for them. And we as a collective community are still walking barefoot still talking about reparations that are rightfully due to us.

Yet all is being given to the illegals who have not done a damn thing for this country that was build from our broken backs with blood, sweat and tears; the very lives of our ancestors was sacrificed, tortured, and murder in the worst ways. *BP*

MLK: The Other America by The Martin L. King Jr. Center for nonviolent social change

Once again we are now living in two America of unfair inequality with these illegal aliens invaders that have not suffer anything in this country but have walk in and walked up with their hands out with a disrespectful entailment like them are owed and are getting what we have been fighting hundred of years for *BP*

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🌸🌺𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 was an influential figure in the civil rights movement and a prominent advocate for civil rights and equality. She was born on April 27, 1927, in Marion, Alabama, and passed away on January 30, 2006.

As the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King played a significant role in supporting her husband's work and shared his commitment to fighting for racial justice. After Dr. King's assassination in 1968, she continued his legacy and became a prominent civil rights leader in her own right.

She was a vocal advocate for nonviolent protest and worked tirelessly to advance the cause of civil rights. She founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, which served as a hub for activism and education on civil rights issues. The center aimed to promote nonviolence, equality, and social justice through programs, initiatives, and initiatives.

In addition to her advocacy work, Coretta Scott King was also actively involved in promoting women's rights and peace. She supported the feminist movement and spoke out against gender discrimination and inequality. She continued to speak out against racism, poverty, and other forms of oppression, both in the United States and internationally.

Her advocacy efforts helped shape the ongoing struggle for equality and justice, and her legacy serves as an inspiration for future generations of activists and advocates.

On this day in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born in Marion, Alabama.

While her life's work is often overshadowed by her husband's, Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was a skilled organizer in her own right.

In addition to founding and leading the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and raising her family, King formed the Full Employment Action Council in 1974. The group aimed to end unemployment and job inequalities in the US. She also organized the Coalition of Conscience in 1983, a group of 800 organizations that sponsored the 20th Anniversary March on Washington.

Today we're celebrating Coretta Scott King's legacy of service, leadership within the Civil Rights movement, and commitment to economic and social justice.

Coretta Scott King, the widow of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., died on January 30, 2006, after arriving at a rehabilitation center in Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. Her public funeral followed eight days later at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in her resident state of Georgia. In keeping with her personal wishes, King was buried next to her husband in a crypt on the grounds of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change.[1]

King suffered strokes throughout the year 2005, and had different brushes with diseases, including a mild heart attack. The clinic where Ms. King received medical attention gained exposure surrounding her death. The media coverage was mostly negative, and ultimately the clinic was shut down. Prior to this, King had been released from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after regaining some of her speech. Nearly two weeks later, King signed into the clinic in Mexico where she would eventually die. She was seventy-eight years old.

The King Center

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. The King Center is a 501(c)3. 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.

https://thekingcenter.org/

Martin Luther King Center

Today I will be back to talking about University of Kentucky resources, but I will be talking about the Martin Luther King Center, which is a diversity and inclusion resource. “The Martin Luther King Center was established in 1987 at the University of Kentucky to serve as a space that offered underserved students, particularly of Black identity, a chance to find community, advocacy and to facilitate culturally ethnic based education across the campus community rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s philosophy of nonviolence social change.” After increased demands by Black students and staff, and after the removal of the original utility closet in the Gatton Student Center, the Martin Luther King Center was created and opened in January of 1987 in alignment with the National MLK Jr Day Holiday to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and contribution to equity and inclusion around the world. “Over the years, the office has undergone different names and focuses but remains a pivotal advocate for both local and global issues involving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through its operations.” The Martin Luther King Center’s mission is that it seeks to empower University of Kentucky students across identities by promoting access to academic, civil leadership, and cultural exchange opportunities. “The Center also develops events which promote cultural awareness, leadership development and foster community through collaborative efforts with student organizations, campus partners and faculty to enhance belonging and student success.” Their vision is to be the state's leading learning-laboratory on multiculturalism, social justice, and pluralistic behavior. The Martin Luther King Center is in Gatton Student Center, it is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The center offers advising, support services, bilingual services, a study room, culturally and identity-based programming, and a student lounge/multi-functional space. As well as a business office with printing services, lockers, computers, and a library. The Martin Luther King Center also offers various programs such as Sister Circle, My Brothers Keeper, Let’s Talk, Lunch and Learn, King Cinema, and many more.  

Sources: 

https://mlkc.uky.edu/

institute for the study of nonviolence

There are a number of institutes for the study of nonviolence around the world. Some of the most notable include:

institute for the study of nonviolence

The Nonviolence Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Founded in 1973, the Nonviolence Institute is a leading provider of training and resources on nonviolence. It offers a variety of programs, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.

The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The King Center is a non-profit organization that was founded by Coretta Scott King to preserve and promote the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center offers a variety of programs on nonviolence, including educational programs for students, teachers, and community leaders.

The Albert Einstein Institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The Albert Einstein Institution is a research and advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting peace and justice. It conducts research on nonviolence and other forms of social change, and it advocates for policies that support nonviolent conflict resolution.

The Gandhi Peace Foundation in New Delhi, India. The Gandhi Peace Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1969 to promote the study and practice of nonviolence. It offers a variety of programs on nonviolence, including workshops, seminars, and conferences.

The Centre for Applied Nonviolence in Coventry, UK. The Centre for Applied Nonviolence is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1988 to promote the use of nonviolence in social change. It offers a variety of programs on nonviolence, including training, research, and advocacy.

These are just a few of the many institutes for the study of nonviolence around the world. If you are interested in learning more about nonviolence, I encourage you to research the institutes in your area and to contact them to learn more about their programs and resources.

I hope this helps!

Education is the passport to the future

February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the USA's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made. 

According to the NAACP, Carter G Woodson — at the time only the second Black American after W.E.B. Du Bois to earn a doctorate from Harvard University — "fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and [that] all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans."

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH?

The Tubman Byway is a self-guided driving tour that winds for 125 miles through the beautiful landscapes and waterscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, then continues for 98 miles through Delaware before ending in Philadelphia. It is the only place in the world that preserves and interprets the places where Harriet Tubman was born, lived, labored, and where she fled from.

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 one million people each year make pilgrimage to learn, be inspired and pay their respects to Dr. King’s legacy.

Through both global and local outreach, educational programming and engagement with the African Diaspora, The Shabazz Center is a generative, action-oriented community organization, committed to growing social movements that empower and prepare people for leadership in civil society.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members.

Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence on October 14, 1964.

"It Starts With Me!" Book Signing at Galleria Dallas Aug. 20

“It Starts With Me!” Book Signing at Galleria Dallas Aug. 20

Photo courtesy Galleria Dallas Facebook Twitter Pinterest “It Starts With Me!,” an impactful children’s book written by Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, will be in the spotlight at the Galleria Dallas Aug. 20. Dr. King is CEO of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). As the daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs.…

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Could I interest anyone in a three-part series of talks presented by The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change on The Triple Evils?

Part 1: Militarism. Host: Dr. Vonnetta L. West. Speakers: Dr. Bernice A. King, Shane Claiborne, Dr. Cornel West. Given in April, 2022.

Part 2: Racism. Host: Dr. Vonnetta L. West. Speakers: Tim Wise, Charles Blow, Dr. Robi DiAngelo. Given in May, 2022.

Part 3: Poverty. Host: Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. Speakers: Michael Tubbs, Hope Wollensack, Ashley Bell. Given in May, 2022.

The King Center website

Celebrating Vocalist Nancy Wilson for #JazzAppreciationMonth (LISTEN)

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) In continued celebration of #JazzAppreciationMonth, today we drop in on the underappreciated yet cherished and deeply talented song stylist Nancy Wilson, who was at one time in the 1960s the second most popular act on Capitol Records behind only the Beatles. To read about Wilson, read on. To hear about her, press…

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Coretta Scott King was born on this day in 1927 ✨ Today we celebrate her legacy of service, her leadership within the Civil Rights movement, and her commitment to economic and social justice. While her life's work is often overshadowed by her husband's, Coretta Scott King was a skilled organizer in her own right. In addition to founding and leading the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and raising her young family, King formed the Full Employment Action Council in 1974. The group aimed to end unemployment and job inequalities in the US. She also organized the Coalition of Conscience in 1983, a group of 800 organizations that sponsored the 20th Anniversary March on Washington.