King Center for Nonviolent Social Change facts for kids
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| Founded | 1968 |
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| Founder | Coretta Scott King |
| Focus | Nonviolent Social Change |
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Bernice King |
The King Center is a special place in Atlanta, Georgia. It's also known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. It's a group that works to make the world better using peaceful ideas. It's not part of the government and doesn't aim to make money.
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History of The King Center
The King Center was started in 1968 by Coretta Scott King. She was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.. She began this important organization in the basement of their home. This was after her husband passed away in 1968.
In 1981, the main office of the King Center moved. It moved to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. This park is on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. The park also includes the house where Martin Luther King Jr. was born. It also has the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Martin Luther King Jr. preached there from 1960 until he passed away.
Leaders of The King Center
Over the years, different family members have led The King Center. In 1994, Dexter King became the director. He is the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Later, in 2010, Martin Luther King III became president. He is another son of Martin Luther King Jr. Then, in 2012, Bernice King became the CEO. She is the youngest child of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Programs and Training
The King Center teaches people about non-violence. They offer programs that help people learn about peaceful ways to make changes. These programs share the ideas and methods of Martin Luther King Jr. They focus on research, education, and training.
Awards Given by The King Center
The King Center gives out special awards to people who work for peace.
Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize
One important award is the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. Many famous people have received this award.
- Cesar Chavez received it in 1973.
- Rosa Parks was honored in 1980.
- Martin Luther King Sr., Martin Luther King Jr.'s father, received it in 1983.
- Corazon Aquino was given the award in 1987.
- Mikhail Gorbachev received it in 1991.
- On April 4, 2018, Ben Ferencz and Bryan Stevenson were honored. This date was 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. passed away.
Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award
The King Center also gives out the Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award. This award honors people who work for fairness and equality in society.
See also
In Spanish: Centro Martin Luther King Jr. para el Cambio Social No Violento para niños
