“He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.” #MartinLutherKingJr, ‘Strength to Love’ (1963) Learn more about #MLK’s teachings on #love + take the BE LOVE pledge: https://lnkd.in/eVjqHjEy #ShiftTheCulture #TheKingCenter #BeLove
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center)
Non-profit Organization Management
Atlanta, GA 6,938 followers
We prepare global citizens to create a more just, humane and peaceful world using Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy
About us
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is a 501c3 organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change “The King Center” is the official living memorial and programmatic nonprofit organization committed to educating the world on the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center serves to inspire new generations to carry forward his unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are continuing his efforts today. The King Center’s premiere educational initiative, Nonviolence365, is based on Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and engages participants from various sectors of society, including emerging and next generation leaders, in modules and exercises that enhance communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict reconciliation skills.
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http://www.thekingcenter.org
External link for The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Education & Training, Program Partnerships, Visitor & Community Services, Collaborative Advocacy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Beloved Community, Nonviolence, and Eradicating Racism
Locations
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Primary
449 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30312, US
Employees at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center)
Updates
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#TheKingCenter empowers and trains people worldwide to apply #MLK’s nonviolent principles and strategy in all areas of life. Join the Center in this important work - Text MLKGIVE to 44321 More info: https://lnkd.in/dSEPU5mY #ShiftTheCulture #ShapeTheFuture #StrategizeForGood
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THE IMPACT OF WAR: Dr. Vonnetta L. West on the impact of militarism, from #Sudan to #Gaza. #BeLove #ReThink #ShiftTheCulture #TheKingCenter
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"As women, we have to stand up for our rights." #CorettaScottKing, founder of #TheKingCenter #WomensRights #ShiftTheCulture #BeLove
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CHOOSE LOVE: In a clip from #BeLoveDay 2024, filmmaker and peace advocate, John Viscount, details how we can use very negative experiences in life as opportunities to learn and grow in love, and spread goodwill to others. #BeLove #ShiftTheCulture #TheKingCenter
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"Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children." #MLK #IHaveADream #ItStartsWithMe #ShiftTheCulture
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The world is suffering so much violence and chaos right now. We can Be LOVE and bring light to drive out hate and darkness. Pledge to #BeLove today: https://lnkd.in/ewDsSS4T #ShiftTheCulture #ItStartsWithMe #TheKingCenter #MLK
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Rights absolutely matter. Rights + Responsibility = a safer, more humane, compassionate society. Let’s be educated on how to responsibly exercise our right to #vote. Join #TheKingCenter for ‘The Fierce Urgency of Voting,’ part one of the #BelovedCommunityTalks series, ‘Voter Education & Responsibility.’ Streaming Thursday, August 1, 6:30 PM ET. #Voting #ElectionsMatter #MLK #TheKingCenter #ShiftTheCulture
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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE: How do people become bullies? What can be done to break the cycle of violence? During #TheKingCenter’s recent #BeLove Day #BelovedCommunityTalks, Dr. Bernice A. King and Malcolm-Jamal Warner discussed different forms of bullying. #ShiftTheCulture