He helped train new generations in the philosophy of nonviolence alongside my mother at the King Center & through his work with communities and leaders across the world.
Rest in power, Dr. Lafayette
He also served as national coordinator of the Poor People's Campaign, carrying forward my father’s vision of justice for the poor and marginalized. He was one of the great teachers of nonviolence in our time, dedicating his life to bringing the practice of nonviolence to people at home and abroad.
He lived with a quiet courage and often worked behind the scenes. His efforts to help organize the Freedom Rides and build the Selma voting rights movement helped lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
I am saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend and one of my father’s trusted colleagues, Bernard Lafayette Jr. My heart goes out to his wife and family.
We believe in a future rooted in equity and compassion. If you share this vision, consider joining us in building the #BelovedCommunity by supporting the work of the Drum Major Institute. Your contribution helps turn ideas into action.
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"You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. You can only be free if I am free."
—Clarence Darrow, American lawyer, member of the ACLU, and death penalty abolitionist
Democracy is not about special rights. It's about the right to exist.
We are committed to paving the road ahead, together and building the beloved community through peace, justice, and equity.
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Realize the Dream is a bold call to service, to log 100 million hours by Dad's 100th birthday.
Let's realize his Dream, one act at a time.
Photo cutout of Elizabeth Catlett in front of a blue gradient background and below one of her paintings with the following text: WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: ELIZABETH CATLETT, ARTIST. Below that text is one of her quotes: I have always wanted my art to service my people--to reflect us, to relate to us, to stimulate us, to make us aware of our potential.
Elizabeth Catlett believed art could lift the human spirit and serve the people. She created powerful sculptures and prints that celebrate Black womanhood, labor, and motherhood. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor her enduring legacy of hope and justice. www.nga.gov/exhibitions/...
“When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love.”
—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For Women's History Month, I want to acknowledge Nikole Hannah Jones and her incredible work creating the 1619 Project. At a time when history is being pulled from schools, we need to highlight the protectors of our true history.
We can all hold onto my father's legacy by honoring his ideals of peace, justice, and equity. Each of us will determine whether we sow chaos or community.
Nearly two-thirds of volunteers report that volunteering helped them form new friendships. When we serve together, we grow together. #RealizeTheDream
March is #WomensHistoryMonth. It's time to honor the courage, brilliance, and resilience of women who have shaped our world. From artists and activists to scientists and leaders, women’s voices and legacies have led the way in building justice, equality, and hope.
I’ll never forget seeing her at an event after her release when I was 14. Even then, I understood the gravity of her presence. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor her intellect, her leadership, and her lifelong commitment to freedom and justice for all.
Photo cutout of Angela Davis above text that reads: Angela Davis - Feminist Political Activist, Academic, Author - Quote: "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time."
Angela Davis is a scholar, activist, and unwavering advocate for justice. From prison reform to civil rights and LGBTQ+ rights, she continues to shape movements for equality and liberation. #BlackHistoryMonth
The path to peace must be built. Dad used to say we must learn nonviolence or face nonexistence. The message, today and every day, is to move toward love, not hate.
The Divine Feminine isn't something you have to acquire; it's a reawakening. Our episode with Gabby Bernstein covers what it means to reconnect to consciousness and choose a different life.
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We’ve been so disconnected for too long. The Beloved Community calls us back to love, to connection, and to the sacred work of building a shared future rooted in justice and belonging.
Aging isn’t the problem. How we prepare for it is. In Forever Strong, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains how daily movement, discipline, and long-term thinking shape our resilience, independence, and quality of life.
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Graphic with photo cutout of Desmond Tutu with his quote: If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
—Desmond Tutu
Trayvon Martin was just 17 when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman. 14 years later, I am thinking of his mother
Sybrina Fulton, his family, and the generations of activists who continue to fight for justice and equality. #BlackLivesMatter
Proud to announce our newest partnership with the USTA Foundation, with 800,000 service hours pledged to #RealizetheDream. 🎾🎾
My father taught us that everybody can serve. When we answer that call together, we move closer to the Beloved Community.
History teaches us that every step forward is met with resistance. Progress is never guaranteed; it must be fought for — and protected.
On this day, in 1870, Hiram Revels was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Senator, shattering a barrier once thought unbreakable. Just over a century later, in 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth
The work of justice begins with understanding that what affects one of us touches all of us. Our liberation is bound together.
6 years ago, Ahmaud Arbery was out for a jog when he was violently chased down & murdered here in GA. He was only 25. We hold his family in our hearts & recommit ourselves to confronting racism in all its forms & building the Beloved Community rooted in justice & love. Say his name. #AhmaudArbery
The Beloved Community asks us to look beyond division and see the goodness and dignity within each other. When we honor every person as part of the human family, we build a culture rooted in mutual respect and belonging.
What kind of love gives someone permission to walk away?
From a prison cell, sentenced to nine years, Brittney Griner offered her wife, Cherelle, her freedom so her dreams would not be caged, too. That is love stripped down to sacrifice.
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