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RTD visits Peace School in Sri Lanka
"For Mrs. Bernadine Anderson, the Founder and Directress of LPF Academy and La Petite Fleur Montessori, the 17 year-old sister school, the whole thing – Martin Luther King III visiting the school, speaking to students, posing for photos with the Peace Gang, signing photos of his father as keepsakes, singing peace songs together in the Peace Circle, creating a Peace Collage – was like a dream. She was walking on air for a while and is still slightly starry-eyed about the honour bestowed on her school, and the international recognition of what she and her staff are trying to achieve."
MLK III takes RTD's message to SUNY Canton
As part of their celebrations surrounding Black History Month, SUNY Canton university in upstate New York recently hosted Mr. King III for a stirring speech on the responsibility of students to answer his father's call for peace and nonviolence. Follow the link for the details!
MLK III Stresses Inter-ethnic Cooperation in Florida
As part of RTD's mission to continue Dr. King's legacy, MLK III often speaks around the country on issues of poverty, community and nonviolence. One of those events took place in Florida this February, when Mr. King keynoted a panel on the history of cooperation between Jews and African-Americans, both of whom have been instrumental to this country's ongoing social change.
RTD Fosters Peace & Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
During his recent trip to Sri Lanka, Mr. King sat down for an extended interview about the potential of his father's legacy to play a positive role in that country's journey to peace. Take a look and learn about our work there!
MLK Receives Community Service Award in Atlanta
In February, Martin Luther King III was honored to accept the Church of Latter-Day Saints' annual Community Service Award in Atlanta. The ceremony was part of LDS's Black Family History Day Leadership Symposium, which honors individuals who have played a positive role in Atlanta's black community.
MLK III presents 2010 "Testament of Hope Award"
This January in Boston, Realizing the Dream awarded its annual Testament of Hope Award to Isaura Mendes, a local activist devoted to ending youth violence in the city. The Testament of Hope is awarded each year to a deserving community activist whose work embodies the dream and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Working to Realize his Father's Dream
In January, Realizing the Dream founder Martin Luther King III sat down for an extended interview about his feelings on the King Holiday and the relevancy of his father's legacy today. Read the intro and get the link below!
Blogger Discusses RTD in Bosnia
"There has been a lot of international interest in Stolac’s school, despite the fact that for many in the town, segregated education is fine with them. Martin Luther King III, son of famous civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., visited Stolac and spoke with education officials and students about their school." Get the link below the fold!
MLK III pens personal reflection for Reforma
The largest and most influential newspaper group in Mexico, Reforma recently requested for Mr. King to offer a personal reflection on the day of President Obama's inauguration. To be published this December in their annual "yearbook," the full op-ed can be read below.
MLK III's Statement on Bernice King & SCLC
"Today I was filled with great excitement and pride upon hearing that my sister, Bernice, had been chosen as the next president of the Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC). I am confident that her proven leadership ability, strong moral compass, and unshakeable sense of justice will keep that hallowed organization on a path of success for years to come.
Mr. King's Statement on the Death of Ted Kennedy
Today, with the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, the world has lost one of its greatest champions for the ideals of my father – freedom, peace, opportunity and equality. People across the world have been touched by the Senator’s work, whether it was in reforming education, brokering a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Northern Ireland, or leading the charge for universal health care. Senator Kennedy devoted his life to the dream that whether a man is rich or poor, or white or black, he deserves an equal opportunity to realize his full potential, and to live in peace.
Generation II & Advisory Board Strategize in Toronto
Members the Gen II Historic Global Peace Initiative held their second formal meeting in Toronto. The group is made up of activists who are the children or grandchildren of peacemakers and human rights leaders. They were welcomed by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney on behalf of the government of Canada. (Left to right) Christine Chavez-Delgado, granddaughter of labour icon César Chávez, Montreal MP Justin Trudeau, Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Jason Kenney.
RTD Explores Ethnic Segregation in Bosnia
It's shortly after noon, and teenagers who were taught their capital is Zagreb, in neighboring Croatia, are streaming out of Stolac High School. In an hour, their classrooms will be filled with children who have learned that their capital is Sarajevo, Bosnia.
RTD Delivers Message of Hope in Central Texas
Just blocks from the Waco boulevard that bears his father’s name, Martin Luther King III delivered a message of hope Wednesday night in struggling East Waco.
MLK III promotes tolerance and unity in Bosnia
On a visit this past April, Martin Luther King III told young people in Bosnia that the country's ethnic and religious diversity can be converted from a weakness to a strength.
MLK III Pays Tribute to Gandhi
Martin Luther King III paid tribute to India's pacifist icon Mohandas Gandhi this past February, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his father's pilgrimage to the country to study nonviolence.
Embassy Press Release on MLK III's Pilgrimage to India
Martin Luther King III, U.S. Representative John Lewis, and Herbie Hancock to Lead U.S. Department of State Commemoration of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1959 India Journey
The Dream This January 20th
A Washington Post editorial by Martin Luther King III, reflecting on the importance of his father's dream in relation to President Barack Obama.
MLK III: "Let's Role Up Our Sleeves"
On the verge of commemorating the Martin Luther King National Holiday January 19, Martin Luther King III, has declared “We’ve got to roll up our sleeves” during what he describes as “a very special period in the history of our nation and world.”
MLK III Speaks at 2008 Convention
While waiting to come to the podium, I could not help thinking how proud my father would be: proud of Barack Obama, proud of the party that nominated him and proud of the America that will elect him...
