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.
BERNICE KINGThe time has long since come for truth, transparency, and talks in every sector of society, including media, advertisement and entertainment. We can challenge each other, gain understanding, and create a more just, humane, and peaceful world.
More Bernice King Quotes
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Refuse to be disheartened, discouraged, distracted from your goals in life.
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It is painful beyond measure to lose a loving father and grandmother to violence.
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Always realize that even your strongest advocate and opponent is a part of the human family; albeit they may have small shortcomings and even strength in them, they are part of that human family.
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Occasionally, in the afternoons, I catch a movie, watch football, go to Sunday brunch, or visit with family and friends.
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My father provided some very important guidance in how we deal with conflict and polarization.
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If people want to criticize me, that’s their issue.
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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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The private sector enjoys tremendous freedom in the U.S, as it should. With freedom, however, comes responsibilities.
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Love is not a weak, spineless emotion; it is a powerful moral force on the side of justice.
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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.
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I think the most pressing issue in our community is probably a generational divide.
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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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The more you resist something, the more aggressive it becomes.
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Nonviolence will empower and equip us to bring generations to the table and fuse our knowledge, gifts, and zeal together.
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In addition to a stronger focus on better training for law enforcement, America urgently needs programs to provide jobs and educational opportunities in economically depressed communities.
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