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The #3 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/Auburn Av from the MARTA Five Points station; The #99 Boulevard/Monroe Drive from the Midtown and Georgia State stations; The Atlanta Streetcar Provides a Direct Connection to Park Grounds for Visitors. Take an interactive virtual journey through the history and impact of The King Center and the legacy of our founder, Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Squarely-focused on serving as both a local and global resource, the King Center is dedicated to educating the world on the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspiring new generations to carry forward his unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are continuing his efforts today. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent and Social Change, or The King Center, was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King and is the official memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, commonly known as The King Center, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta. The King Center The King Center is hosting several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Details can be found on the website. The Beloved Community virtual children’s book reading is Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. and noon. The Beloved Community Global Summit is Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Microsoft, 200 17th St., Atlanta. Explore the Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 526-8900. Visit Website. Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. Learn about the King Center, the official memorial of Martin Luther King, Jr., established by his wife Coretta Scott King in 1968. Explore its library, archives, programs, and legacy of nonviolence and service. It contains an outdoor memorial with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King's crypt surrounded by reflecting pools and an eternal flame. A walkway leads visitors into Freedom Hall, where art from Africa and Georgia is displayed in the Grand Foyer, and special programs are held inside the large theater/auditorium. Visit the the King Center to view the final resting place of Dr. and Ms. King. You will also find the "Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden", where visitors are reminded of the power of their own voices, by having the opportunity to speak into a beautiful, hand-crafted sculpture of microphones on a mosaic tile plinth and have their The King Library and Archives (KLA) was established to ensure the preservation and accessibility of materials documenting the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as the broader modern Civil Rights Movement. To obtain proper authorization for use of Dr. King’s works and intellectual property, please contact Intellectual Properties Management (IPM), the exclusive licensor of the Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inc. at permissions@ipmlicensing.com or 404-526-8968. Latest News. Eric Benet, Jenifer Lewis, Iain Armitage, Tye Tribbett, MaKenzie Thomas, Jennifer Holliday, Natalie Grant and Rev. William J. Barber slated to Join The King Center for the 40th Annual King Holiday Observance Week Could it be that we know so little of the radical King because such courage defies our market-driven world?” —Cornel West, from the Introduction Every year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is celebrated as one of the greatest orators in US history, an ambassador for nonviolence who became perhaps the most recognizable leader of the civil Tues-Fri & Sun: 12PM-5PM Sat: 10AM-5PM Latest Admission is 4 pm The Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center will include senior specific programming, after-school programming, aerobics and fitness classes, and more! GYM AND POOL MEMBERSHIPS Membership passes provide access to all City of Atlanta recreation and aquatic centers and outdoor pools during regular hours of operation for one year. Our mission is to empower people to create a just, humane, equitable and peaceful world by applying Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology (Nonviolence365). Volunteer Donate Now Contact Info As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Global citizens will have unique The race benefits numerous organizations, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Black Men Run and more. You can register for it here. Atlanta History Center: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025. The Atlanta History Center is hosting a day focusing on the church’s role as an Atlanta community cornerstone.
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