The Symptoms of A Nation Approaching Spiritual Death
When we recognize that something which impacts anyone of us can quickly impact all of us, we know everyone must learn the signs of what the disease looks like before it is too late.
John Francis O’Mara’s “Kill the Dreamer” and Dr. Martin Luther King: The Story of the Song
Back in 2003, singer/songwriter/musician and activist John Francis O'Mara was inspired to write a song, "Kill the Dreamer", that only grows in intensity and meaning every day. Like the dream that can never be k...
From Ferguson To Kiev: Dr. Bernice King to Join National Faith Leaders to Interrogate US Militarism at Home & Abroad
Returning to the site and sound of MLK’s legendary ‘Beyond Vietnam’ speech to examine the enduring evils of racism, materialism, and militarism 55 years later
NEW YORK – LIVE FREE USA joins The Quincy Instit...
The Week After MLK Day
The misuse of his words imply that King was primarily teaching a minority people how to suffer well rather than pushing for personal change within the hearts of, and systemic change within the structures of, majority peoples.
Where Do We Go from Here?
Our country is aching to see the strength it takes to accept responsibility for more than our own individual acts. To be wrong, and admit it. To be the first to apologize. To accept the hard truth that we’ve sown bitterness and are reaping violence. Violence doesn’t start in our fists, it is born in our hearts.
Revolutionary Love Is The Way To Racial Healing
Within our denominations, grassroots justice organizations, organizing networks, and movement partners, we have engaged in the best of our sacred traditions to pursue a vision of Beloved Community, of an America that is yet to be, of a nation where ancient breaches are repaired.
What’s Next for the Poor People’s Campaign?
How can we remake America so that “We the People” means all of us?
Why Racial Reconciliation Isn’t The Answer to Racial Violence
It’s wrong to hold the abused partner equally responsible for reconciling with the abuser
Don’t Domesticate MLK
Like it or not, Martin Luther King was controversial — and political.
Dr. King and Our Children: How to talk about and model his dream
JAN 21, 2014 | BY: KRISTEN HOWERTON -- As we celebrate the impact of Dr. King, I’ve seen many links to posts about how to talk to...