Mission

Embracing Dr. King’s philosophy and strategy of nonviolence to eliminate poverty, racism and violence, The King Center is determined to have a positive impact on the continuing struggle to fulfill his great dream for America and the world. The King Center’s mission is designed to meet this challenge.”
 
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 Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) has been a global destination, resource center and community institution for over a quarter century. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change website is generously provided by JPMorgan Chase & Co. © The Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo copyright © The King Center, Flip Schulke, Benedict Fernandez