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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 29m

Freedom, justice, and equality come from turning to each other and not on each other. Practicing what my father called “agape love”—the highest form of love.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 8h

In the aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School tragedy, the call for common-sense reform is clear—and the time for action is now. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/mn-gun...

MN gun violence survivor speaks out: 'We all have PTSD'

It's unclear how far Minnesota will go to enact new gun reform measures after the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Ahead of any possible moves, a resident

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 1d

My father addressed the Illinois @aflcio.org Convention on this day in 1965, speaking to the importance of solidarity between the fight for labor rights and civil rights.

Our Black and Brown coalition with @mifamiliavota.bsky.social furthers this understanding that we are stronger together.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 1d

Their struggle laid bare the blatant violations of the 1957 Civil Rights Act and the Constitution itself. Yet even in the face of injustice, their courage helped spark a movement that changed America. We remember their bravery and the ongoing fight to protect the right to vote today.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1963, hundreds of courageous Selma residents gathered for ‘Freedom Day,’ risking intimidation and arrest to register to vote. At the time, only 1% of the majority-Black population in Dallas County was registered.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 1d

You have to deliberately cultivate a mindset of love in the face of oppression. That requires intentionally choosing the higher path of love, righteousness, and justice.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 2d

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” – Frederick Douglass

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 3d

On #WorldTeachersDay, we honor the educators shaping legacies every day. With resources reaching 2M+ teachers in 150 countries, we’re building capacity for classrooms to become catalysts for change. #RealizeTheDream

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 4d

The forces of oppression want us to stumble, surrender, and submit.

Now more than ever, we must be vocal, compassionate, strong, and steadfast — committed to democracy over autocracy, truth over falsehoods, light over shadows, and love over hatred.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 5d

Dad’s dream of the #BelovedCommunity is alive in every act of service, every stand for justice, and every gesture of compassion. Together, we can bend the moral arc of the universe closer to justice.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 5d

Legacy isn’t about what we leave behind; it’s about how we carry ourselves through life. It's about embodying peace and living a life of love.

It's the path to true fulfillment.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 6d

The victories of the civil rights movement were not won by retribution but by disciplined, determined, and powerful nonviolence. #InternationalDayOfNonViolence

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 6d

At last year's DNC, @arndreaking.bsky.social and I announced our commitment to a Black-Brown coalition alongside @mifamiliavota.bsky.social.

Today marks one year since our landmark conference on democracy and the shared work of building a lasting #BelovedCommunity.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 7d

Today would have been President Carter’s 101st birthday. In a world burdened by violence, poverty, and fear, @arndreaking.bsky.social and I often reflect on the power of legacy. President Carter left one defined by service, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to humanity.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 8d

From the classroom to the community. Our national Community Service curriculum is helping students across America make an impact and lead with love, purpose, and connection. #RealizeTheDream

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 8d

Preaching at Ebenezer #OTD in 1962, my father called 11 a.m. Sunday “the most segregated hour in America.” He preached that faith without courage is empty and challenged the church for being too quiet and comfortable in the face of injustice.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 9d

As the late John Lewis reminded us, freedom is never finished work. Each generation must step up, act courageously, and keep building a more just and fair society.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 12d

To build the #BelovedCommunity is to put empathy into action, stand for justice, and make these commitments part of every day.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 12d

If your mind won’t stop spinning, where do you turn?

For Nina Rao, the answer is in the mantra—sound as medicine, planting seeds of peace with every syllable.

🎧 Hear her wisdom on the My Legacy Podcast:
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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 13d

Before he stood at the Lincoln Memorial, my father spoke in Charlotte #OTD in 1960 to deliver “The Negro and the American Dream.” He urged America to face its unfulfilled promises. That vision shaped what became the “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 13d

The Little Rock Nine’s courage changed history. OTD in 1957, Pres. Eisenhower deployed troops to uphold their right to an equal education at an all white school in Arkansas. Today we honor their legacy and the enduring fight for equality. History should be remembered, not erased

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 14d

Our October conference last year with @mifamiliavota.bsky.social reminded us that unity is power. Our Black and Brown coalition showed that our voices, together, can build justice. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we know the work continues.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 14d

Grateful to join Norfolk State University for its 90th anniversary celebration last week. I left inspired by the students’ energy and commitment to justice, love, and change. The dream is alive in this generation.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 15d

Empowering youth everywhere: Youth service grants in 30+ states are supporting the next generation of leaders. #RealizeTheDream

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