In addition to needed gun control reforms, America urgently needs a stronger protest movement dedicated to reducing the glorification of violence in our culture – in music, film, television, video games, and even the Internet.
BERNICE KINGIn addition to needed gun control reforms, America urgently needs a stronger protest movement dedicated to reducing the glorification of violence in our culture – in music, film, television, video games, and even the Internet.
BERNICE KINGI don’t know if you realize this, but anger is anger. It has no mind. It has no rationality. It’s mad, and it just wants to destroy.
BERNICE KINGInstitutionalized racism has been with us pre-Obama, and it obviously will be with us post-Obama.
BERNICE KINGMy first introduction to South Africa’s struggle for freedom came when I was just 17. I had volunteered to speak in my mother’s stead at a United Nations forum on South Africa because she was unable to attend on that occasion.
BERNICE KINGLove is not a weak, spineless emotion; it is a powerful moral force on the side of justice.
BERNICE KINGIn the end, I still have the same hope as my father – that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word.
BERNICE KINGHow do we expect change to occur if we are not willing to put on the whole armor of God and fight injustice wherever it raises its ugly head?
BERNICE KINGNelson 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.
BERNICE KINGContinue to speak out against all forms of injustice to yourselves and others, and you will set a mighty example for your children and for future generations.
BERNICE KINGMy mother made countless sacrifices so that her children – and all children – could grow up in a better nation and world.
BERNICE KINGAmong her many accomplishments, my mother is often identified as the leader of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday movement.
BERNICE KINGWhen I speak, I want to ensure that there is at least one person in the audience who leaves the room transformed.
BERNICE KINGIf I had to do it all over again, would I want my dad here? I would say no. Our world is in a better place because our father gave his life.
BERNICE KINGMy dad was one who – he was nonpartisan, first of all. He learned to work with whatever administration was in office.
BERNICE KINGThe private sector enjoys tremendous freedom in the U.S, as it should. With freedom, however, comes responsibilities.
BERNICE KINGYou 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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