Introducing…#TheKingCenter’s 2026 King Holiday Observance Theme and Signature Image Each year, The King Center carefully selects a theme for King Holiday Observance and the calendar year — a theme that reflects the enduring work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Our 2026 King Holiday Observance theme is “Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.” This year’s theme is a call to action—to both envision + create the Beloved Community. Let’s create the Beloved Community by building community in our families, schools, social media, and other areas of life. Building community encompasses addressing real needs: cultivating equitable systems, expanding access to housing and education, enacting compassionate legislation, and fostering spaces where everyone can thrive. To unite a nation, we must lead with courage and “other-centeredness,” practice love-centered communication, and work to transform unjust systems—together. And what does it mean to do it “the nonviolent way”? It means embracing and employing Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence 365) —living love and justice every day of the year. It means choosing true peace over division, advocacy over apathy, and action over silence. This is more than a theme—it’s a mission we can all accept. This Mission is Possible. Explore how and when during our January 8-19 #KHO2026 experiences. 👉 Visit thekingcenter.org for King Holiday updates. #TheKingCenter #MLK #CorettaScottKing #KingHoliday2026 #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity #KHO #MartinLutherKingJr #WorldHouse #MLKDay

🗣️ Happening Next Saturday, Nov 15th, 12pm to 2pm To lessen the harmful impact of food shortages due to the government shutdown, The King Center is inviting families in need to stop by our #Atlanta campus on Auburn Ave. to pick up free groceries. You will be able to drive-through for pick-up on a first-come basis, only while supplies last. This distribution is made possible in partnership with New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and The King's Table, and aligns with Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr’s vision of a Beloved Community, one in which people are interconnected in love and service to each other. Visit thekingcenter.org to learn more. #Snap #FoodDistribution #TheKingCenter #MLK #KingsTable #NewBirth

Calling all #parents, #teachers, and young readers! Join us for a special edition of Students with King Reading Corner, a virtual youth literacy program from The King Center. 📖 Featured Guest: #Children’s book author, Chris Allen 🌟 Reading: Chasing Hats — an inspiring story that instills confidence and reminds students that with determination, anything is possible. Chris Allen will also host a live Q&A with students, sharing insights and motivation as part of our Be Love movement. 🗓️ Tuesday, November 18 ⏰ 10:00 AM EST 📱 Streaming live on all King Center social channels ✏️ Registration required → thekingcenter.org This initiative supports youth literacy and introduces social justice themes rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community — a world where love, learning, and justice go hand in hand. #StudentsWithKing #ReadingCorner #YouthLiteracy #ChasingHats #BeLove #MLK #BelovedCommunity #TheKingCenter #InspiringKids #LiveStream #EducationMatters

The expanded National Center for Civil and Human Rights in #Atlanta reopens tomorrow with a special exhibit featuring films, writings and artifacts from and about Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr and the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Benice A. King, CEO of #TheKingCenter, served as guest curator of the exhibit bearing her father's name, lovingly selecting items, including letters penned by #MLK, as well as items connected to his last days. #NCCHR has been closed for renovations since January 2025. The reopening introduces 6 new galleries and 24,000 square feet of new space.

#GivingTuesday is December 2nd - Invest in hope. Give to support #TheKingCenter. Through various initiatives and partnerships, The King Center impacts #youth in meaningful ways. 🥫 Helping address poverty and food insecurity through service projects and food distribution 🧍 Training youth to become tomorrow’s leaders 📚 Supporting literacy and educational programs 📓 Teaching nonviolent best practices to use in interactions with others ✅ And so much more. Your help advances our mission to create a just, humane, equitable, and peaceful society. 📱Text MLKGIVE to 44321 to donate today, and visit thekingcenter.pulse.ly/bhz8i… to learn more about ways you can help. #InspireYouth #FeedTheHungry #LegislateWithLove #EndGunViolence #BeLove #MLKGIVE #YoungLeaders #MLK #CorettaScottKing

Plan a visit to The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (#TheKingCenter) in #Atlanta. The Center reflects Dr. King’s dream of the Beloved Community (encompassing justice, dignity, and true peace). That dream still resonates around the world. In Italy, for example, you need only visit the new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit at #SapienzaUniversity of Rome to witness the theme of social justice, civic engagement, and human dignity. The "Right to Freedom" exhibit, on display now through January 15, 2026 (#MLKDay), is an acknowledgement of Dr. King's vision of equality and justice through nonviolence. It illustrates the global struggle for human rights, embracing the motto that "all lives are interconnected" and "what affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” #WorldHouse #BelovedCommunity #MLK #CorettaScottKing #MartinLutherKingJr

Words of wisdom for today: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #TheKingCenter #MLKquote #WordsOfWisdom

At The King Center, we believe we can create a world where humanity thrives through love, justice, and reconciliation — the essence of the Beloved Community. Every act of kindness, fairness, and courageous compassion brings us closer to that vision. ✨ Join us in building the Beloved Community by practicing nonviolence in your words, thoughts, and actions — every day. Challenge unjust systems. #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365 #TheKingCenter #MLKLegacy #MLK #WorldHouse #CorettaScottKing

In December 1958, Coretta Scott King, Founder of The King Center, global peace advocate, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and classically trained vocalist, graced the cover of JET Magazine. #CorettaScottKing #JETMagazine #CivilRightsMovement #LegacyOfLove #TheKingCenter #FreedomConcerts #MLK

With so much discord in the world, is reconciliation really possible? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught that forgiveness does not mean ignoring injustices. It means confronting it with the power of love and truth. Authentic reconciliation is born when we face our shared pain, listen with compassion, and commit to building a community grounded in justice, dignity, and peace. In this clip, Dr. Vonnetta L. West, Senior Trainer with The King Center's Nonviolence365 (NV365) Education & Training, explains. Together, we can move from conflict to true peace to the Beloved Community— The Nonviolent Way. Let us each ask ourselves: How am I helping to heal the divide while also working for justice? Discover NV365 at thekingcenter.org #TheKingCenter #MLK #CorettaScottKing #Nonviolence365 #Reconciliation #BelovedCommunity #MLKLegacy #LoveInAction

It's #ElectionDay. If there is an election in your area, get out and vote. With your vote, you’re taking part in your right to choose who represents you and how your government operates. If you have your polling location, time, and ID ready—perfect! If not, take five minutes now to get set. Go out and vote—to be heard and to make change. #GetOutAndVote #ElectionDay2025 #MLK #TheKingCenter #SocialJustice #Democracy

📣 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.“ #MartinLutherKingJr The crisis in #Sudan is expanding. Satellite imagery and independent organizations recently confirmed that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have carried out mass killings of more than 2,000 unarmed civilians and are accused of ethnic-cleansing and war-crimes. When one community suffers, our shared humanity compels us to care. What can you do? - Recognize the injustice and raise awareness - Support organizations working to achieve accountability, humanitarian access, and true peace in Sudan - Advocate for justice and reconciliation #EyesOnSudan #MLK #TheKingCenter

Reminder -- Tomorrow is Election Day. Many cities, counties, districts, and states have important issues to consider. Make your voice count by exercising your right to vote. Before you go: ✅ Be prepared. Bring required ID ✅ Know your polling place ✅ Know what's on your ballot ✅ Find the hours the polls are open #Vote #ElectionDay #Nonviolence #VotingRights #TheKingCenter #MLK

Invest in support of #TheKingCenter. Help us advance our mission of empowering people to create a just, humane, equitable, and peaceful world through Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s nonviolent mindset and methods. Text MLKGIVE to 44321 to donate today. Your support matters. #Youth #Teens #AntiBullying #FeedTheHungry #LegislateWithLove #EndGunViolence #BeLove #MLKGIVE #MLK #CorettaScottKing

“Ultimately, a great nation is a compassionate nation.” #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK

#OTD in 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill designating a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be observed on the third Monday of January. Dr. King’s work continues, as we apply Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence365) to advocate for justice, equality and true peace in our communities and daily lives. This January in #Atlanta, #TheKingCenter’s 2026 King Holiday Observance will span January 8-19 and include the Beloved Community Awards on the 17th and the Beloved Community Commemorative Service on the 19th (#MLKDay). Visit thekingcenter.pulse.ly/b4sgx… for a complete list of #KHO experiences. #MartinLutherKingJr #Nonviolence #BelovedCommunity #CorettaScottKing #MLK #Nonviolence365

Self-care is sacred. It helps keep us fueled for justice., our minds aligned with purpose, and our spirits encouraged to create the Beloved Community. 💛 Here are a few tips to enhance your self-care: 🌿 Pause daily. Take a few quiet moments to breathe, reflect, or pray. 💧 Nourish yourself. Eat well, rest deeply, and hydrate often—your body is an instrument for peace. 🤝 Connect. Build a community that uplifts and restores your energy. 🕊️ Set boundaries. Protect your peace so you can serve from abundance, not exhaustion. 💬 Reflect. Journal, meditate, or spend time in nature to realign with purpose. Remember justice work is a marathon, not a sprint. Caring for yourself helps you keep showing up—whole, grounded, and ready to love boldly. #SelfCare #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity #TheKingCenter #LoveInAction #MLK #BeLove

🗣️Join The King Center for a free virtual workshop, ‘Be Love: Truth, Power and the People.’ 🗓️ Thursday, November 20, 11:30am EST 📱 Registration required: zoom.pulse.ly/4t5xjrpbre This session integrates #TheKingCenter's #Nonviolence365 framework, bridging the Six Principles and Six Steps of Nonviolence with practical strategies for 💡civic engagement, 💡moral leadership, and 💡collective accountability. #BeLove #NV365 #MLK #Strategy #MoralLeadership #Accountability #CivicEngagement #CorettaScottKing

Each of us has a role in shaping a world where peace is more than a dream—it’s our daily practice. 💬 How can you choose love instead of hate today? Learn about the Six Principles of Nonviolence through Nonviolence365 (Kingian Nonviolence) training offered by The King Center: thekingcenterinstitute.pulse… #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity #TheKingCenter #LoveInAction #MLK

Tomorrow, food and nutrition programs supporting millions of Americans will be paused due to the government shutdown. Those most impacted are low-income, working families, mothers, the elderly and children. We are urging an immediate resolution—so no one goes hungry and without medical care because of a political gridlock. 🔗 Do your part to support community outreach programs providing food and healthcare resources during this time. #SNAP #HungerJustice #MLKLegacy #NV365 #MLK #TheKingCenter #WIC

Sixteen million of them are children and 17 million of them are adults who already work full-time.