"Love is the greatest force in the universe. It is the heartbeat of the moral cosmos. He who loves is a participant in the being of God." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The world has lost a giant in Norman Francis. I was honored to know him and witness his extraordinary leadership at Xavier and his deep belief in young people. May we carry his legacy forward.

On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. But his voice, his vision, and his legacy continue to echo through generations. His work reminds us that the fight for justice takes many forms—but it requires all of us. #BlackHistoryMonth

Today we celebrate World Day of #SocialJustice and recommit to ending what Dad called the triple evils of poverty, racism, and violence. Building a just world means protecting the future of our children and ensuring they inherit a society rooted in peace.

#OTD in 1956, Montgomery officials issued arrest warrants for 89 leaders of the Bus Boycott, including Dad, Rosa Parks, Jo Ann Robinson, and Ralph Abernathy. Only Dad was prosecuted and convicted. What was meant to intimidate instead strengthened a movement. calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...

Impact at scale: 92% of volunteers say volunteering enriched their sense of purpose in life. Service connects us, it heals loneliness and invites us into something larger than ourselves. #RealizeTheDream

Mae C. Jemison broke barriers as the first African American woman in space, and she continues to expand horizons as a physician, engineer, educator, and innovator. Her journey into orbit deepened her belief that our humanity is connected to the wider universe we share. #BlackHistoryMonth

Today marks 84 years since Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the forced incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans. densho.org/learn/introd...

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe. May this sacred month bring peace, reflection, and renewed commitment to compassion and service to one another.

Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison. Your warning still calls to us. Language that disguises fascism in the clothing of patriotism endangers truth & democracy itself. Let's revisit Toni's Nobel lecture today and remember: the bird is in our hands. May we choose words that protect dignity, truth & freedom.

#OTD in 1965, Jimmie Lee Jackson was killed during a peaceful civil rights protest in Marion, AL, standing against the unjust jailing of a local SCLC official. Giving his eulogy, Dad described Jackson as a martyred hero.

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led hundreds to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Her courage and leadership reshaped the meaning of resistance and liberation and reflect the enduring strength of women. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor her legacy.

Today marks the anniversary of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the U.S. advancing the economic, educational, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans.

Statement from Martin Luther King III & Arndrea Waters King on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

On Presidents Day, let's reflect on the power of the presidency and the responsibility of leadership to unite our nation and advance justice.

Happy President’s Day 🇺🇸 📸President Obama and Yolanda Renee King in 2013 @columbiauniversity.bsky.social class of 1983 and 2030

#OTD in 1920, the League of Women Voters was founded to ensure women had a lasting voice in our democracy. Their commitment to educating voters and protecting voting rights reflects a truth my father often spoke about: the ballot is one of the most powerful tools we have.

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re reminded that nonviolence is love in action. A higher form of love—Agape love—grounded in the belief that we are all interconnected by our shared humanity. It seeks nothing in return. Let’s embrace agape love today.

Plessy v. Ferguson was a despicable SCOTUS case that laid the foundation for 70 years of Jim Crow. Despite the legalized oppression, our ancestors outright refused to give in. Their righteous defiance bent the arc of the moral universe. #BlackHistoryMonth

#OnThisDay in 1909, the NAACP was founded to confront racial violence and inequality head-on. Visionaries like W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Mary Church Terrell built a movement that still shapes the fight for justice today. #BlackHistoryMonth

Much of my family’s work is centred on the belief that respect is not passive. It is a practice and not merely the absence of insult. Read my latest op-ed in the Guardian 🔗

What began as 25 monks walking in quiet procession has grown into thousands standing together, reminding us of the best of our shared humanity. When they came through Atlanta, @arndreaking.bsky.social and I were honored to meet with them, a powerful reminder that peace is practiced step by step.

Bad Bunny turned the world’s biggest stage into a lesson on joy, resilience, and the power of community. From sugar cane and stolen labor to the history of Puerto Rico’s flag and a pointed reminder of the island’s neglected power grid, every detail carried meaning.

Today, we celebrate the brilliant women & girls driving discovery, innovation & progress in science. Their curiosity, creativity & courage expand the boundaries of what is possible & inspire the next generation of innovators to follow in their footsteps. #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

#OTD in 1990, Nelson Mandela walked out of Robben Island, hand in hand with his wife Winnie. His release was a symbol of resistance against the apartheid regime and a new hope for democracy in South Africa.

All across this nation, we've witnessed young people standing up to the rise of fascism. History has shown us that it was always the young people at the forefront of change. Their courage is contagious, and their tenacity is endless.

Change rarely comes quickly. Visiting Sydney, I’m reminded that my father taught us to persist through disappointment. The struggle for Indigenous justice continues, and we must not give up.

Visiting Sydney, I reflected on my father’s legacy and today’s challenges: the world feels in a tailspin, but through cooperation, justice, and courage, we can guide humanity toward a better future.

W.E.B. Du Bois was a scholar, activist, and co-founder of the NAACP who advanced a bold vision for civil rights. He argued for higher education, political participation, and direct challenges to inequality. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor his intellectual leadership and lasting influence.

As my father taught us, movements are built by many hands. Bayard Rustin helped shape nonviolent resistance and made the 1963 March on Washington possible. As an openly gay man who lived with courage and integrity, he helped bend the moral arc of history. #BlackHistoryMonth

Anyone with eyes & basic comprehension can see this outrageous, racist post for what it is: a deeply disturbed, historically unpopular president lashing out in an attempt to distract us from his unconstitutional desire to nationalize local elections. It is vile & inexcusable.

Donald Trump’s post attacking President Obama and Michelle Obama is not just another offensive outburst—it is a deliberate distraction. 🧵👇

Renee Good's brothers delivered a powerful testimony on the legacy of love she lived and spread to others. Renee's life is an example of how we should all act. We must become light among the darkness and have an unwavering belief that tomorrow can be better than today.

My father taught us that love, forgiveness, and service are stronger than hate. Visiting Australia, I urged young Indigenous people to keep hope alive, keep working, and keep building a legacy that lifts everyone. 🔗 www.smh.com.au/national/mar...

#OTD in 1966, my father reflected on the nature of humanity in his sermon “Who Are We.” He rejected both despair and false perfection, reminding us that while we are flawed, we are also capable of profound love. We are complex and must have faith in our shared future.

The murder of Medgar Evers was an act of racial terror. That fact is not partisan. It is historical. Calling it anything else is not “restoring truth.” It is erasing it.

Political violence is rising and fueled from the top. As I discussed with Julia Baird & Jeremy Fernandez, when the nation’s loudest voices stoke fear and spread harmful rhetoric, leadership fails.

Today we honor Rosa Parks on her birthday. Remembering a life defined by courage and resolve, we recognize that her actions helped awaken a movement and continue to inspire the ongoing work for justice and equality. #BlackHistoryMonth

#OTD in 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing that the right to vote cannot be denied based on race. Today, as the Supreme Court considers challenges to the Voting Rights Act, that promise remains under threat — and the fight for equal access to the ballot continues. #VotingRights

In Dr. King’s last book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” He warned that there can be no genuine progress for African Americans “unless the whole of American society takes a new turn toward greater economic justice.”

In 1921, an economically vibrant Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma—known as Black Wall Street—was attacked and burned to the ground by white supremacists. Knowing and understanding history is the only way we move forward and finally heal generational wounds. #BlackHistoryMonth

Born into slavery in 1856, Booker T. Washington became one of the nation’s most influential educators. Founder of Tuskegee Institute, he championed education, practical skills, and financial empowerment for Black Americans. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Washington’s vision and lasting legacy.

Today we mark #NationalFreedomDay, honoring the formal end of slavery in the United States. But we must also acknowledge that the work of freedom is ongoing and the long shadow of slavery continues to haunt us. Justice, equity, and compassion; that is the only path forward.

65 years ago today, the Greensboro Sit-ins began, showing the transformative power of nonviolent action. These students’ quiet bravery challenged injustice and inspired a movement that continues to teach us that courage, persistence, and principle can change the course of history.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the leaders & visionaries who have shaped the fight for justice, equality, and opportunity. From those who paved the way in education & civil rights to those who continue to break barriers in science, activism & leadership, their courage & commitment inspire us all.

Don Lemon’s arrest is a wake-up call for all of us. If journalists can be arrested for doing their jobs, no one is safe and the First Amendment is in danger. Now is the time for all of us to speak out and stand firm in our convictions.

Thinking about my brother on this day. Happy heavenly birthday, Dexter.

Today, I remember my mother, Coretta Scott King, who passed away on this day in 2006. Her life was a testament to courage, love, and the relentless pursuit of justice. She showed us how to stand strong, lead with compassion, and keep hope alive even in the darkest times.

I’ll never forget the story of our home being bombed in Montgomery in 1956 before I was born. Mom, my newborn sister Yolanda, and one of our neighbors were inside. My father faced an armed crowd and said, “We must meet violence with nonviolence.”

You can't stoke the flames of division and call for unity. www.bbc.com/news/article...