Dr. King spoke of levels of love. The highest level is not passive. It is a force that challenges systems, not just sentiments. That’s the love we need now.

I move in love—not the sentimental kind, but a bold, unwavering, truth-telling love. A mother’s love. A people’s love. A love that says: I will fight for you, even when I don’t know your name. Because your liberation is bound up in mine.

#OTD in 1906, unsubstantiated accusations against Black community members were published in local Atlanta newspapers, leading to the a dayslong spate of vigilante violence. This event, known as the Atlanta Race Massacre, led to the death of at least 12 people.

Where do we go from here—chaos or community? We choose community. We choose the deep, national healing we so badly need. We choose to realize the dream.

"Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. There was no one there.” If you're feeling tired, weary, and in need of inspiration, read Strength to Love by Dr. King ❤️

Today is #InternationalEqualPayday! We acknowledge the ongoing work to close the gender pay gap in this nation. I truly have no doubt, in every fiber of my being, I think that we are witnessing probably one of the greatest generations. www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...

When the country risked being torn apart by hate, Dr. King told Americans to love. He called it “agape love”. A love that makes no distinction between a friend and an enemy. A love seeking to preserve and create community.

Our nation is facing the erosion of democracy and the growing threat of fascism. But we cannot let that stop us. We must continue moving forward, fighting for a future that protects and uplifts all people.

Part of the reason I believe in the nonviolent movement is that I was mentored by two giants in the field, C.T. Vivian and Anne Braden, who achieved great change through these methods. It's not a lofty idea to me, it's philosophy I've seen work up close.

There's so many reasons to give up right now, but here's why I won't: History has proven that truth crushed to the Earth will rise again. We know that the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice. It won't be long before we reach freedom.

#OTD in history, the KKK bombed 16th Street Church in Birmingham, AL. Coretta Scott King sang "A Balm in Gilead," at the funeral of the four Black girls who were murdered in the terrorist bombing. Today we remember, Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair.

I had the honor of interviewing one of my heroes, Gloria Steinem, for the My Legacy podcast. I wanted to know how does she stay hopeful when we're facing such a massive rollback in women's rights. Listen to what she had to say:

If you want to know how MLK would feel about these times, go back to the font. 🔙 “A true revolution of values will lay hands on the world order and say of war, ‘This way of settling differences is not just.’ “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” by MLK

Learning about our country's history is not about collective guilt. It's about collective responsibility and awareness. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

In these challenging times, we must remain vigilant and committed to our collective responsibilty to one another. It's the only way through.

It is disheartening to witness the attempted rollback of voting rights across the country, but at the same time, I'm encouraged by those committed to the fight for justice, freedom, and equality for all. naacp.org/articles/bre...

#OTD in 1957, nine courageous Black students, known as the #LittleRockNine, attempted to integrate Little Rock Central High School, but were initially blocked by the Arkansas National Guard.

"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." This is one of my favorite lines from Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail.

We have always been a people and a movement of faith. And when it looks darkest, we always look to the stars.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s final sermon addressed the concept of being a drum major for righteousness, peace, and justice. At Drum Major Institute, that concept is our mandate.

It's important for me to stand for love. It's important for me to always come from a place of what we're for, not what we're against.

Part of my philosophy is that every day, we have to choose love.

There really are more people of goodwill in this world than not. There always has been, and there always will be. Our job is to continue to build that coalition of goodwill. Find out how you can help realize the dream of MLK and Coretta Scott King: www.realizethedream.org

Continue that long march of eradicating the triple evils of racism and bigotry, poverty, and violence through embracing peace, justice, and equity.

Feminine wisdom is so needed in this world. We're finding our own way and raising our voices to bring that energy forward through love and strength.

62 years ago, we marched for jobs & freedom. Today, our mission continues. This movement is about freedom. This movement is about peace. This movement is about justice.

The day of the dreamer has come. When MLK Jr. spoke about his dream, he envisioned it for all of us. We must rededicate ourselves to this work and finally realize the dream.

"When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.

It’s Time to Fight Like a Mother! A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then it’s finished—no matter how brave its warriors or how strong their weapons. — Cheyenne Proverb What if the strength that could save us isn’t force or control —

When that flame in your heart wakes you up and propels you out of bed, ask yourself: How can you serve your community? #MagnificentMonday

Sometimes the path toward freedom is dark, dangerous, and filled with obstacles. But we must keep climbing.

On International Day of Remembering the Slave Trade and its Abolition we also remember the victims of these atrocities against humanity. We are not free until we are all free.

Never underestimate the power of persistant hope.

As Gandhi said - tyrants may seem invincible for a time, but they always fail. Always. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

When it's darkest, we look to the stars. Don't let news reporting trick you into thinking justice won't prevail. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Never forget this.

"All we ask of America, is "be true to what you said on paper." As I think about the attacks on our hard-won rights, I think MLK's words and about how we've been here before in history. We have what it takes to turn this country away from oppression and toward true progress.

"History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people." -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It's important to educate ourselves on the issues so we know how to combat them. Gerrymandering is a hot button issue right now, especially in Texas. Watch Represent Us break down what gerrymandering is and how politicians use it to limit our voting power. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TDM...

The #BelovedCommunity will happen when each of us begin to see ourselves living out its principles.

#OTD in 1935, President FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Nearly every working person pays into social security over their lifetime. Today, 55 million people receive retirement benefits through the program.

Let our protest be loud, but loving. Let it be fierce, but faithful. Let it be firm, but never fueled by hatred.

Americans need to reject hate and unite around the love that Dr. King and Coretta Scott King preached.

Every gain of the modern civil rights movement that was made was won through disciplined, determined non violence. Remember, the forces of regression are watching, waiting for us to slip up. They are waiting to point at a broken window and ignore a broken system.

To deport anyone without due process is not only illegal, it is immoral. It is a betrayal of our constitution and our highest values. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/u...

To heal a world in crisis, we must rethink "legacy" and commit to something bigger than ourselves. You can pick up a copy of @officialmlk3.bsky.social's book "What Is My Legacy" -- available where you buy books in person and online. www.realizethedream.org/books-and-po...

I come from the nonviolent tradition. I was mentored by CT Vivian, a lieutenant of MLK and freedom fighter who used nonviolent methods to achieve progress. I've seen up close what the power of nonviolence can do.

We are deeply troubled by efforts to use fear as a weapon. But we are not afraid. We are not intimidated and we will not be moved. Whenever it’s darkest, we look to the stars. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The #BelovedCommunity is reflected in how we treat one another, how we listen, and how we resolve differences with empathy and love.

Every day we have the chance to feed the flames of love, peace, & justice. As President of the Drum Major Institute, I understand that service to others is the work of our lifetime. Get involved with becoming a drum major for change and live out the ideals of MLK and Coretta Scott King.☮️

This anti-democracy redistricting proposal is a direct response to Black and Brown voters showing up in record numbers. But we will not let democracy die in our lifetime. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...