The official living memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Embracing and advancing #Nonviolence365.
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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 nonprofit, the King Center was envisioned by its founder to be “no dead monument, but a living memorial filled with all the vitality that was his, a center of human endeavor, committed to the causes for which he lived and died.” That vision was carried out through educational and community programs until Mrs. King’s retirement in the mid-1990’s, and today it’s being revitalized.
As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, the King Center is embarking on a major transformation into a more energetically-engaged educational and social change institution. Supported by our Board of Directors and an infusion of new thinking, the King Center is dedicated to ensuring that the King legacy not only remains relevant and viable, but is effectively leveraged for positive social impact.
The King Center is dedicated to educating the world on the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspiring new generations to further his work, and strengthening causes and changemakers who are continuing his efforts today.
Research, education & training in the relevancy and application of Dr. King's teachings today.
Leadership development for those who personify the philosophy of Dr. King and apply that philosophy to the problems & issues of the community, nation and world.
Seeking reconciliation in bringing together individuals & leaders of group, institutions & nations in nonviolent conflict resolution.
Establishing in the U.S. and throughout the world, a social order based on peace & justice with the elimination of violence, racism, poverty and war, and to establish what Dr. King called the "Beloved Community."
