Our Words Matter
As Martin Luther King Jr. poignantly stated in “Give Us the Ballot, We Will Transform the South,” “So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right to […]
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Spotlight on Women’s History Month with The King Center
This Women’s History Month, we honor the many contributions of the women who have helped shape our world into a global community. Women’s History Month was originally established in 1980 […]
The King Center Joins the King Family in Mourning the Loss of Naomi Barber King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Late Brother
For Immediate Release March 7, 2024 Media Contact: Mina Bryant Cell: 770 722-3071 Email: press@thekingcenter.org Atlanta, GA – The King Center joins the King Family, civil rights leaders, and cultivators […]
Why Water Justice Matters
We are experiencing a global water crisis. Though 70% of our planet is covered in water, only an estimated 3% of it is drinkable for humans. This harsh reality, in […]
The King Center Announces the Passing of Its Chairman and Long Time Leader, Dexter Scott King, Son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Mrs. Coretta Scott King
The King Center sadly announces that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son and the third child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King has passed today, […]
Social Justice Spotlight Series: Mass Incarceration, Part I
In a country that continues to grapple with racism, poverty, and militarism, how do we reconcile the need for institutions that house those who are unwell mentally and those who […]
Statement From Dr. Bernice a. King, Ceo of the King Center, on the Passing of Former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter
The King Center and King family mourn the loss of former First lady, Rosalynn Carter, a remarkable woman. Mrs. Carter was a powerful and strong force in President Carter’s life […]
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 […]
Our CEO, Dr. Bernice A. King’s, Statement on the Devastation, Violence, and Humanitarian Crisis in Israel and Gaza
“I mourn the tragic, brutal deaths of people in Israel at the hands of Hamas and the tragic, brutal Palestinian deaths from bombings by Israeli military forces. I will not […]
Dr. Christine King Farris to Lie in State in Georgia’s Capitol Rotunda
For Immediate Release July 6, 2023 Media Contacts: Momina Bryant Aimedra Kelley Cell: 404-437-1206 Cell: 678-472-5099 Email: mbryant@thekingcenter.org Email: aimedra.kelley@gmail.com Atlanta, Ga. – Today, Dr. Christine King Farris’ family announced […]