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@TheKingCenter

The official living memorial to , founded by to educate on nonviolence and build the .

Atlanta, GA
Joined May 2009
Born June 26

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    “Nonviolence is not sterile passivity, but a powerful moral force which makes for social transformation.”

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  2. King Center CEO, , is among the honorees for ’s , airing Sunday at 8pm ET on and . Congratulations, Bernice A. King! Congratulations to all of the honorees!

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  3. Check out your state’s voter registration deadline. Register to vote: Get .

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  4. A special prosecutor should be assigned to the case involving the police killing of . The system and individuals must be held accountable for her devastating absence from her life, family and community. RT to remind that more must be done.

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  5. 7 hours ago

    In November, Florida voters can pass a ballot initiative increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. 1.4 million women would get a raise.

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  6. “Love is not a weak, spineless emotion. It is a powerful, moral force on the side of justice.” ~, King Center CEO

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  7. Wondering how you can return your mail-in ballot? The answer depends on where you live! Have you seen these official ballot drop boxes in your community? Depending on your state, you can return your ballot by mail, a county elections office, or in-person. 🎨

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  8. More than 6 million people have already voted. The election is happening NOW! Go to and make a plan. Vote early. If you need help or have questions, call . Be an and march on the polls today.

    A photo from the 2020 March on Washington in DC, showing a banner that says "March on the polls!" and an image of the late Congressman John Lewis.
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  9. “I hope the church as a whole will meet the challenge of this decisive hour."

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  10. 18 hours ago

    Fact Check: Vice President Pence characterized the protests that followed George Floyd's killing as "rioting and looting." That is misleading. A recent report found that more than 93% of protests over the summer were peaceful.

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  11. A staggering 1.5 million school-aged children are experiencing homelessness. For them, the shuttering of classrooms and cafeterias has been nothing short of disastrous. These are the stories of just a few families who desperately need .

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  12. Mike Pence said: "Our water is among the cleanest in the world..." Flint, Michigan would like a word.

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  14. Beloved Community Talks - Understanding the Pain and Trauma of Black America Part II

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  15. Read and share this informative, needed thread from about how to , be and :

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  16. Your matters. Voting is a key ingredient for social change and for building a more just, humane, peaceful and equitable world. Here are 10 ways to , including knowing if you’re and knowing your options.

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  17. Oct 7
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    As my father declares here: “Let us march on ballot boxes!”

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  18. What’s the best way for you to ? ’s Twitter Chat is letting you know RIGHT NOW!

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  19. Oct 7

    WHY should everyone register to vote?🧐 Some state deadlines have already passed, SO...you want to but don’t know your state’s registration deadline? Check right here:

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  20. 7pm EST TODAY. In Part 2 of ‘Understanding the Pain & Trauma of Black America,’ the Talk continues as share about the compounded pain and trauma of being Black + women in this nation. A part of our series.

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  21. Oct 7

    Do you have a plan? Are you ? Join TODAY at 1pm ET/10am PT for Twitter Chat. Find out how you can plan to + help other people plan to vote.

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