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June 29, 2023 11:37 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Dr. Christine King Farris, Distinguished Educator, Author, Sister of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., passes at 95

Atlanta, GA., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center announces the passing of King Family matriarch, Dr. Christine King Farris at the age 95. Dr. Farris transitioned peacefully on the...
April 27, 2023 16:20 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Center, Hulu Dedicate the Coretta Scott King Monument, Meditation Garden on her 96th Birthday

Atlanta, Ga., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The King Center and Hulu hosted a ceremony to unveil The Coretta Scott King Monument and The Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden on...
April 25, 2023 21:44 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Center Mourns the Loss of Harry Belafonte

Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center joins the world in mourning the loss of a great philanthropist, activist, singer, actor, and friend – Harry Belafonte. We celebrate...
April 13, 2023 14:14 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

An Open Letter from Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King on The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

Atlanta. GA., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As an Atlanta native, servant leader, and the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Dr. Bernice A. King urges Atlanta...
April 07, 2023 15:55 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Dr. Bernice A. King CEO of The King Center, Decries Expulsion of Tennessee Lawmakers Who Stand with Students Protesting for Gun Reform

Atlanta, Georgia, April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Immediate Release April 7, 2023 Media Contact: Adrion Bell Cell: 404...
January 25, 2023 12:44 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Center, Microsoft launch a new online experience

Atlanta, GA., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culminating the 2023 King Holiday Observance, The Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) and Microsoft announced the...
December 23, 2022 09:59 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Center’s Beloved Community Awards honors excellence in leadership, social justice, commitment to service

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta, GA: The Beloved Community Awards (formerly The Salute to Greatness Awards Gala) is back in-person and is one of the marquee events of The King...
December 22, 2022 14:30 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Center Announces The 38th Annual King Holiday Observance Schedule, Events

Atlanta, GA., Dec. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, announces a schedule of programs and events in celebration of the 2023 King Holiday Observance. Beginning...
May 04, 2022 09:53 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

100 FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE KING CENTER’S LEADERSHIP, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FOR TEENS AGES 13-18

ATLANTA, GA, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is now offering full-tuition scholarships for its Beloved Community...
April 08, 2022 13:49 ET | Source: The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change Launches the Beloved Community Leadership Academy

Atlanta, Georgia, April 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATLANTA, GA. — The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is now accepting applications until May 1st, for...