Women have fewer rights than just a few years ago. DEI and affirmative action are under attack, and dark forces want to turn us around. This won't stop our work. Our ancestors paved the way, we are their answered prayers and each of us is the dream of the dreamer.

Embrace love, even in conflict.

On May 17, 1956, MLK delivered a sermon titled "The Death of Evil Upon the Seashore." He tells the biblical story of the exodus from Egypt and compares the Israelites’ captivity with the plight of African Americans. Towards the end of his sermon, he gives us a word of hope. 🧵👇🏾

There are two kinds of people: thermometers and thermostats. Thermometers record the temperature; they go along to get along. But thermostats regulate it. Strive to be the thermostat in your environment and set the tone for goodness, justice, and righteousness in our world.

I studied hate crimes and hate groups for about 10 years in my activism journey. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Hate begets hate...We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love."

How do we build the Beloved Community? It's all in the name: Be Love. This week, choose to show love to another person. We live in a time where darkness and strife seem all too common. Let your love shine a light and encourage peace in others' spirits.

When it comes to service, no action is too small to make an impact. Get involved with the necessary work to realize the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Together we will reach 100M service hours by MLK's 100th birthday in 2029. www.realizethedream.org/get-involved

Principle of Nonviolence #5 is about resisting harm with a love that’s selfless, creative, and from the heart.

SCOTUS' decision to reject an appeal to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges is a win for equality everywhere. Coretta Scott King said it best: homophobic attitudes must be rejected by all Americans who believe in a democracy.

Principle of Nonviolence #2 is focused on the reconcilation of people experiencing conflict with one another. To build a Beloved Community, we must always seek understanding despite disagreements. bell hooks said it best, you can't expect to experience love without conflict.

When I think about organizing a community and what it takes to achieve, I think about the work of Ella Baker.

On this #MagnificentMonday, I want you to think about all of the ways you can serve, and then do them. We can't look to one politician or person to solve all of our problems, this vision of a Beloved Community requires all hands on deck.

Be clear on what’s at stake. The Supreme Court’s decisions impact the rights we fought hard to win, like the freedom to love freely. We’ve come too far to turn back now. Keep speaking up and protecting progress. www.advocate.com/news/kim-dav...

This Election Day resulted in an infusion of hope. Your vote still has power. Organizing works. A future we can believe in is worth fighting for. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Love is the only thing that can restore community and resist injustice.

Every member of the human family is connected. Each of us is part of the whole, which affects the plight of us all. We're all called to live in a way that others are not harmed by our actions.

HISTORY ON REPEAT🔁: Much like the Shelby v. Holder decision in 2013, we're witnessing another huge attack on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. We must do all that we can to raise our voices and protect our right to access the ballot.

Exercising your right to vote is important for every election, not just the presidential race. Voting truly is the foundation of our democracy. Early voting has begun in several states in the U.S., leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4. Find out where you can make your voice heard: t.co/CCOkTBNtdg

Congratulations to former My Legacy Podcast guest and author of the The 1619 Project @nhannahjones.bsky.social on opening North Star Books + Bar! Now more than ever, we need spaces for Black writers to be in community and create amongst one another. afrotech.com/nikole-hanna...

All life is interconnected; nonviolence only works with this understanding. What happens to me happens to you and vice versa.

"If what we believe is not costly, than we're left to question it's value." - Martin Sheen Nonviolence is not passive or easy work, but the sacrifice is always worthwhile.

It takes a great amount of courage to resist evil without violence. We're all capable of tapping into that level of bravery.

"Freedom is never really won. You earn it and win it in every generation." -- Coretta Scott King It sounds like a platitude until you realize this is our current reality. Our struggle for freedom is ongoing and we must do our part to secure a just future for the next generation.

On Nov. 1st, families across this nation risk of losing SNAP benefits. Community is so important right now. If you can help someone, you're doing that necessary work to eliminate the triple evils of racism, poverty, and violence.

Happy Birthday to my love, my partner, and the heartbeat of our family — @officialmlk3.bsky.social 💫 You bring joy and light into every room (and usually a little mischief too). Watching you lead with strength, laugh with abandon, and love with your whole heart is one of life’s greatest gifts.

Our partnership with Mi Familia Vota is rewriting the story of political unity in communities of color. We believe in the power of collective action. Our futures are divinely intertwined and we're building a movement centered in community, peace, and prosperity together. www.bet.com/article/lga4...

"Time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation. So we must help time and realize that the time is always right to do right." -- MLK Jr. Progress can't wait. Be courageous and take that step towards building the Beloved Community today.

The only way out of this challenging season is through nonviolent campaigns rooted in unconditional love. Realizing the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is possible when we link our purposes together.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not about collective guilt. They are about collective responsibility.

No matter what kind of job you get, you can always be a leader. Leadership requires an unwavering committment to stand up for what is right.

@arndreaking.bsky.social and I are so proud of our daughter for receiving the @lawyerscomm.bsky.social’s 2025 Higginbotham Catalyst Award. Yolanda Renee King carries forward the legacy of her grandfather, leading a new generation in the fight for our future and a more just and equitable world.

#OTD the United Nations recognizes International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. One of the triple evils MLK and Coretta Scott King dedicated their life's work to ending was poverty.

History is calling us to come forward from the shadows of apathy and indifference and lead. This is a shameful injustice. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Wonderful evening at Stanford celebrating the grand opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. Honored to reflect on my father’s legacy of scholarship and activism and moved by the passion of young people continuing his work. stanforddaily.com/2025/10/15/s...

We're thrilled to announce our new outreach campaign with @mifamiliavota.bsky.social! We're reaffirming our 2024 partnership and shared commitment to the Dream through political power, policy change and civic engagement nationwide. drummajorinst.org/media/drum-m...

"Give us the ballot. And we will no longer have to worry our federal government about our basic rights." ~Martin Luther King Jr.

There’s something powerful about being in a sacred space — you can feel the weight of history, the celebrations held, the tears shed, the prayers that have been whispered, the peace that lingers in the air.

Today, SCOTUS heard a case that will determine the future of the Voting Rights Act. The attack on voting rights is one of the most urgent issues of our time. Pay close attention to this court case and make your voices heard to protect our right to vote.

@arndreaking.bsky.social & I are saddened by the passing of D’Angelo. His voice carried soul itself—raw, honest, transcendent. His music didn’t just shape a sound; it shaped a generation, giving rhythm to love, struggle, and truth. Our hearts are with his family & all who felt the power of his art.

#OTD in history, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. When he delivered his acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway, in December 1964, he presented a vision of world peace that remains relevant today.

“Now let us begin. Now let us re-dedicate ourselves to the long and bitter, but beautiful, struggle for a new world.” - Martin Luther King Jr. #MagnificentMonday

On #WorldMentalHealthDay it's important to find a way to revitalize ourselves, and have a network around you, that you trust, and that will continue to up to uplift you.

Nonviolence takes courage. It is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to stand up for what is right despite fear.

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.” - Martin Luther King Jr. time.com/7323334/ice-...

Today, I pause to reflect on the passing of Joan Kennedy. Joan was more than just a remarkable woman — she was a beacon of kindness, strength, and grace. This summer, we had the unforgettable privilege of spending time in Kenya deep in the Masai Mara with her son Patrick, his wife Amy,

We've seen the impact of the people with the Target protests. We saw change when 1.7M people canceled their Disney/Hulu accounts after the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. History has shown us with the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and many others. Organized nonviolence has power.

#OTD in 1963, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organized a massive voter registration drive for hundreds of Black residents in Dallas County, one of the most repressive places in the Alabama Black Belt. This became known as Freedom Day in Selma.

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.

Every one of us is important and precious. We cannot afford not to see the humanity in anyone, no matter how different they look, how different they worship, how different they live, even if we don't always agree with their choices.

There will never be just one single person that can "save" us. It's up to us to do the legwork to protect our democracy, advocate for our rights, and build a peaceful world where we all can thrive.