I’m pleased to announce Ms. Rachel as the recipient of the 2027 Christine King Farris Beloved Community Education Award. Named for my Aunt Christine, a lifelong educator, this award recognizes leaders who nurture children with dignity, discipline and care. Through music, early learning and meaningful connection with families, Ms. Rachel helps children learn and grow. Her commitment extends to advocating for the educational rights, safety and protection of children around the world. Every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. Ms. Rachel’s service reminds us that caring for children means supporting their learning and speaking up for their humanity. #TheKingCenter #BelovedCommunityAwards #MsRachel #KHO27

“We want to sit down like anyone else.” On this day in 1960, my father joined students and local activists in a nonviolent protest against segregation at Rich’s department store in downtown Atlanta. He was among 52 people arrested for refusing to leave. They risked their freedom to challenge the humiliation and exclusion of Black people seeking equal treatment. Their courage reminds us that nonviolence requires us to confront injustice, including when it is enforced by law. Let’s honor them by refusing to accept injustice as normal and continuing the work to create the Beloved Community. #MLK #CivilRights #Nonviolence365

Sixty-two years ago, on October 14, 1964, Daddy learned that he had been selected to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He was just 35 years old. The honor recognized his leadership in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights. He accepted it on behalf of a movement whose courage and sacrifice had shown the world the power of nonviolence. Daddy’s philosophy calls us to confront injustice, transform unjust systems and affirm the dignity of every human being. It requires courage, discipline and love in action. Sixty-two years later, that work remains urgent. The responsibility to advance it remains ours. We honor my father’s legacy by practicing nonviolence in our daily lives and continuing the work to create the Beloved Community. #MLK #NobelPeacePrize #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity