Lawyer, minister, and the youngest child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, @BerniceKing was only five years old when her father was assassinated.⁠
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Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the King Center. King curated a list of free and accessible Martin Luther King Jr. readings and speeches. King urges us to reflect, honor, and most importantly [enact], MLK’s teachings in their full context. ⁠
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Today she shares,⁠
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“Dear politicians/political influencers:⁠
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When you evoke my father this #MLKDay, remember that he was resolute about eradicating racism, poverty, and militarism. And about corrective justice work.⁠
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Don’t just quote him.⁠
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Encourage and enact policies that reflect his teachings.”⁠