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In 1985, I was arrested, along with my mother and brother, Martin III, in a protest against apartheid at the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Bernice King

In the end, I still have the same hope as my father – that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word.
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Choosing nonviolence does not mean that one will never get angry or become upset with others, including the ones we love.
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My dad was one who – he was nonpartisan, first of all. He learned to work with whatever administration was in office.
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King-ian nonviolence is a way of thinking and living and is not confined to the work of social and systemic change.
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Don’t be afraid of who sits in the White House. God can triumph over Trump.
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People have labeled me homophobic. If I was homophobic, I wouldn’t have friends who are gay and lesbian, so that can’t be true.
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Like my father, I believe that nonviolence is the antidote to what he called ‘the triple evils of racism, poverty and militarism.’ These three evils were consuming our hopes for community in 1964, and, fifty years later, we remain divided because of their festering effects.
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My mother was the strong wife, partner, and co-worker Martin Luther King, Jr. needed to be an effective leader, and he said so on many occasions.
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Trump’s election could be a blessing in disguise. This is the opportunity for America to correct itself.
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As I reflect on the legacy of my father, the greatest aspect is his legacy of peace.
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My father provided some very important guidance in how we deal with conflict and polarization.
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After acknowledging that most law enforcement personnel are fair-minded and do a difficult job, it only takes one exception to create a terrible tragedy.
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Nelson Mandela, a better man, not a bitter man, made our world a better place in which to live. His life and leadership exemplify the highest courage, dignity, and dedication to human liberation.
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We must rediscover our faith in the future and join with one another to ensure that nonviolence is the prevalent choice for government, law enforcement, the non-profit sector, business, education, media, entertainment, arts, and for the global citizenry.
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You will encounter misguided people from time to time. That’s part of life. The challenge is to educate them when you can, but always to keep your dignity and self-respect and persevere in your personal growth and development.
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Before my mother was a King, she was a gifted vocalist and musician, whose skill and academia garnered her a scholarship to the prestigious New England Conservatory for Music in Boston.
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