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.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. saw himself as a servant of humanity, and he wanted his life to be remembered as a life of service to others. In this episode, we look at Dr. King’s legacy of service. We’ll explore how his use of nonviolence was not just a political tool, but a way to demonstrate service to others. Get ready to learn about some of the other activists who drew their inspiration from Dr. King. And we’ll even learn about ways that you can serve your community. Join us as we honor the memory of this great American by talking about service!
Located in Atlanta, GA, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park features a visitor center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Freedom Hall, and Dr. King's birth home, among other attractions.
Dr. King’s legacy has inspired civil rights activists for the past forty years, and will continue to do so as long as there is injustice in the world. Organizations like the NAACP have carried on his work on behalf of all people of color, and have endeavored to keep his dream alive for future generations.
Slater, Joanna. "They had a dream: three people who were inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. ", The Globe and Mail, updated 25 Mar. 2017, accessed 8 Dec. 2017.
