Martin Luther King III

Text from MLK Jr's "Change Must Come" from the United Neighborhood Houses of New York Annual Fall Conference, 1966: I never intend to become adjusted to racial segregation and discrimination. I never intend to adjust myself to religious bigotry. I never intend to adjust myself to economic conditions that will take necessities from the minute to give luxuries to the few, leaving millions and millions of people perishing on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. I never intend to become adjusted to the madness of militarism and the self-defeating effects of physical violence.

#OTD in 1966 Dad spoke at the United Neighborhood Houses, calling for the direct abolition of poverty and fair housing for all. He urged people to be “maladjusted” to injustice: no one is an island—our fates are connected.

On this day in 1957, my father spoke to the Holt Street Baptist Church and delivered "Some Things We Must Do," emphasizing self-respect, education, and nonviolence as tools for liberation.

University of Alabama shuts down student magazines for Black students, women students University officials told editors of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six that they believed they were out of compliance with Trump administration guidance on anti-DEI policies.

This is what legislating oppression looks like.

Freedom of the press is under attack at the federal level, and its effects are spilling onto college campuses.

DEI is something to celebrate, not debate.

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Impact at scale: Through corporate partnerships, 10,000,000 employees and families are turning inspiration into action—helping #RealizeTheDream in communities nationwide and beyond.

Photo of the demonstrators walking down a city street above the date "Dec 5, 1955" and the following text: Montgomery Bus Boycott: On December 5, 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began in response to Rosa Parks’ arrest. For 13 months, Black residents of Montgomery walked, carpooled, and organized to challenge segregated seating on public buses. Led by Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Improvement Association, the boycott showed the power of disciplined, nonviolent action and became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring generations to fight for justice and equality.

December 5, 1955, marked the start of the 13-month Montgomery Bus Boycott. Sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest, Dad led the MIA with faith in nonviolence, showing that collective courage can bend the arc toward justice.

Quote from MLK Jr's SCLC Statement Announcing the Poor People's Campaign in front of a blue-filtered photo of participants of the Poor People's Campaign. The quote says: "A nation gorged on money while millions of its citizens are denied a good education, adequate health services, decent housing, meaningful employment, and even respect, and are then told to be responsible. The true responsibility for the existence of these deplorable conditions lies ultimately with the larger society, and much of the immediate responsibility for removing the injustices can be laid directly at the door of the federal government."

#OTD in 1967, SCLC announced a historic campaign: direct, nonviolent protest in Washington to confront poverty and inequality. Dr. King urged all Americans of goodwill to join the Poor People's Campaign, uniting Black, Brown, and all poor Americans.

#OTD in 1959, Dad gave his final address as President of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA). He urged Montgomery to keep fighting segregation, support each other, and embrace nonviolence. He reminded members: freedom isn’t free, and progress is built together.

Graphic of three people with disabilities below the text: International Day of Persons With Disabilities - December 3, 2025

On #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, we honor the voices of the disabled community and reaffirm our commitment to a world that is accessible, equitable, and inclusive.

When we understand that we are a collective, compassion naturally becomes our posture.

A heart turned toward others is essential to building the Beloved Community.

Why time is becoming the new currency of giving | Fortune Your children are watching. They will remember not just what you said about kindness, but how you practiced it.

#GivingTuesday includes more than financial giving; it includes service & mentorship. As @arndreaking.bsky.social and Ayesha Curry explain, each of us has the power to uplift others and cultivate unity. fortune.com/2025/12/02/a...

Realize the Dream | Get Involved Together, we can realize 100M hours of service by the 100th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday

Service is how we turn compassion into action, love into impact, and ideas into change. This #GivingTuesday, #RealizeTheDream invites you to give your time, energy, and heart to communities that need it most.

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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we raise our voices for freedom and dignity. We confront modern injustice and reaffirm our commitment to end human trafficking and systemic oppression.

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. We must continue fighting stigma, expanding access to care, and supporting communities most affected.

Photo of Rosa Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer above the date "Dec. 1, 1955." Text below reads: ROSA PARKS ARRESTED: On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Her courageous stand ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a defining campaign of the Civil Rights Movement. Long before that day, Mrs. Parks was an NAACP leader who investigated racial violence and fought for justice across Alabama. Her legacy continues to inspire generations in the ongoing struggle for equality.

OTD in 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Her courageous stand ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a defining campaign of the Civil Rights Movement.

Peace, love, and justice are not abstract ideals. They are the foundation of the Beloved Community, and it begins with each of us to build it.

She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop | CNN Cars stop on the street for Rochelle Johnson, a mother of five, when she walks through her Baltimore neighborhood greeting every person she encounters, running up to children and adults alike as she g...

Gun violence is personal for so many of us. Safe Streets proves that when prevention comes from the heart of the community, led by those who've lived the pain, it can truly break the cycle.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

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Impact at scale: Our programs now support 2 million educators globally, helping them equip students with the skills to lead and uplift their communities. #RealizeTheDream

May this day fill your home with warmth, your spirit with peace, and your path with hope. From our family to yours, we are wishing you a Thanksgiving grounded in gratitude, overflowing with love, and illuminated by possibility.

With love and thankfulness,

The Kings 🧡

We are deeply grateful for every friend, every elder, every child, and every soul who has touched our journey. Your presence has been a gift—shaping us, lifting us, and reminding us that we are all woven together in the most beautiful way.

Thanksgiving reminds us that blessings aren’t always loud or extraordinary; sometimes they arrive quietly… in the laughter around a table, in the lessons learned, in the people who show up with constancy and care.

Photo of the King family: Martin, Arndrea and Yolanda

Today, our family pauses with full hearts and open hands—giving thanks for the love that holds us, the community that surrounds us, and the grace that carries us through each season.

Being a drum major isn't about standing in front; it’s about leading with values. Love. Justice. Truth. We keep the beat for peace and equity, even in the quiet moments when no one is watching.

Viola Fletcher Lived 111 Years and Never Let the World Bury Her Story Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111. Known as “Mother Fletcher,” she gave public testimony at 107 and published her memoir at 109—refusing to let th...

Mother Viola Fletcher was a trailblazer. At 111—a divine number for a divine life—she embodied truth and resilience. Her legacy will continue to inspire all who fight for justice & humanity. May her memory move us to bold and courageous action.

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Today we honor the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by affirming what should be undeniable: every woman deserves safety, dignity, and freedom.

No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist views spark fears companies and capital will flee, but top real estate CEOs say it's not true.

Despite the efforts of some of the city’s wealthiest and most powerful residents, New Yorkers exercised their voting rights and chose a candidate focused on empowering and uplifting people.

"Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve." — Martin Luther King Jr.

That message continues to guide our work as we build peace, justice, and equity for all.

A revolution grounded in love calls us to help, not harm, to see humanity as one. This is how we rise above the triple evils of racism, poverty, and violence.

There’s a divine conspiracy working for you—even in the waiting, the struggle, the silence.

Sterling K. Brown learned from Rev. Michael Beckwith that faith is trusting that the hard parts shape who you’re meant to become.

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Will People Trust Voting by Phone? Alaska Is Going to Find Out.

My father said a voteless people is a powerless people. Expanding ballot access is essential for a healthy democracy. #ProtectTheVote