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Moving the Levers of Power
By Fatima RJA Chaudhary (Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center staff, former student) Speech given during the Gandhi Mandela King 2023 International Conference. 6 June 2023 - 9 June 2023. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Abstract: Institutions in American society...
The Role of Creativity in the Struggle for Justice
by Ursa Kaiser (Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center staff, former student) Speech given during the Gandhi Mandela King 2023 International Conference. 6 June 2023 - 9 June 2023. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Abstract: We are challenged today with a battle against...
Self-Transformation through Intergenerational, Interracial Work for Justice
By Jayda Gray (Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center staff, former student) Speech given during the Gandhi Mandela King 2023 International Conference. 6 June 2023 - 9 June 2023. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Technological advancements have led to increased access to...
Memorial Day and the Consequences of the Weekend
By Omar (Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center student) “Bought homage is but a vizard” - General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, initially proclaimed Memorial Day -- first labeled Decoration Day -- to be the United States' national day of recognition...
The United Nations guides us every day. The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is centered on actions. We know that peace is not a passive state but the result of conscious actions. For peace to be a reality we need conduct that is peaceful. Peace is not...
RSVP today for the Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series! Mr. Virtual Murrell is a political figure, leader, advisor, author, and former Black Panther Party member. A life-time dedicated to fighting to protect and promote democracy in America. Come and see Mr. Murrell speak on Saturday, September 16th, 7pm...
We are honored to welcome Virtual Murrell as part of the Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series event on Saturday, September 16th, at 7:00 p.m. PT in the Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale Student Lounge, Merrit College. Mr. Murrell is a dynamic leader, political figure, author, and expert...
Join us for the next Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series event with Virtual Murrell Saturday, September 16, at 7 pm at the Merritt College Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge in Oakland. Virtual Murrell--a Black Panther Party member, author, activist, organizer, political consultant and change maker--will...
We are so honored to have spent time with a foot soldier of the movement, a long-term fighter for civil rights and our dear friend Ms. Bettie Mae Fikes. "Music in the Civil Rights Movement was the most important thing in the movement. And it still is." Singing sustains our...
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The Clorox Company Foundation PromotesCommunity Well-Being With 27 New Grants
MLK Jr. Freedom Center Delegation in Sacramento to Advocate for Civics Education
Link to article
Moving the Levers of Power
By Fatima RJA Chaudhary (Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center staff, former student) Speech given during the Gandhi Mandela King 2023 International Conference. 6 June 2023 - 9 June 2023. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Abstract: Institutions in American society...
Pixels For Peace
Creating Community
The United Nations guides us every day. The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is centered on actions. We know that peace is not a passive state but the result of conscious actions. For peace to be a reality we need conduct that is peaceful. Peace is not...
RSVP today for the Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series! Mr. Virtual Murrell is a political figure, leader, advisor, author, and former Black Panther Party member. A life-time dedicated to fighting to protect and promote democracy in America. Come and see Mr. Murrell speak on Saturday, September 16th, 7pm...
We are honored to welcome Virtual Murrell as part of the Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series event on Saturday, September 16th, at 7:00 p.m. PT in the Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale Student Lounge, Merrit College. Mr. Murrell is a dynamic leader, political figure, author, and expert...
Join us for the next Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series event with Virtual Murrell Saturday, September 16, at 7 pm at the Merritt College Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge in Oakland. Virtual Murrell--a Black Panther Party member, author, activist, organizer, political consultant and change maker--will...
We are so honored to have spent time with a foot soldier of the movement, a long-term fighter for civil rights and our dear friend Ms. Bettie Mae Fikes. "Music in the Civil Rights Movement was the most important thing in the movement. And it still is." Singing sustains our...
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From a Kitchen in the World House
View our interactive cookbook From a Kitchen in the World House.
MLK Freedom Center students produced From a Kitchen in the World House cultural recipe exchange book entirely during COVID. The book project was organized by 30 students, representing 23 languages and 19 countries. They exchanged a cultural recipe from a grandparent or parent with another MLKFC student of a different race or nationality, cooked their partner’s recipe in their home, and served it to their family. They reflected on their experience in the writings enclosed. From a Kitchen highlights Dr. King’s World House concept that through science and technology our world has been brought together into a worldwide neighborhood; Dr. King calls us to turn this worldwide neighborhood into a brotherhood and sisterhood. Students share From a Kitchen in regular book readings and public events. From a Kitchen in a World House is available for purchase for $20. Please contact us to arrange a book reading or to purchase a book.
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