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“Daddy taught us through his philosophy of nonviolence, which placed love at the centerpiece, that through that love we can turn enemies into friends. Through that love, we can create more dignified atmospheres.”
“Refuse to be disheartened, discouraged, distracted from your goals in life.”
“Nonviolence will empower and equip us to bring generations to the table and fuse our knowledge, gifts, and zeal together.”
“Each of us must decide whether it is more important to be proved right or to provoke righteousness.”
“It is incumbent on the media industry to discourage the glorification of media violence. It is also incumbent on consumers who love America to support this effort with selective patronage campaigns to encourage media that provides uplifting content and to boycott the worst offenders, if necessary.”
“Thank God for the efforts of Black Lives Matter - we've seen an awakening in this era in a way we didn't see in Daddy's era in terms of people coming to grips with white privilege.”
“We are faced with the dilemma of how or if we demonstrate where we stand on critical issues and corresponding social ills. We are also bombarded with so many instances of inhumanity that it can be difficult to determine what part we play in human progress.”
“Unlike some people, my father would try to meet with President-elect Trump because he recognizes that in order to move the agenda of justice, freedom, and equality forward, you can't just protest and resist. You also have to negotiate as well.”
“Nelson Mandela, a better man, not a bitter man, made our world a better place in which to live. His life and leadership exemplify the highest courage, dignity, and dedication to human liberation.”
“As you know, my father was for the inclusiveness and the betterment of society and the world. Certainly we recognize that there are diverse voices in our country, and people have the right of free speech. They have the right of choice, but again, it is our hope that when they choose, they choose to reflect those ideals that he taught us.”
“In the end, I still have the same hope as my father - that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word.”
“Institutionalized racism has been with us pre-Obama, and it obviously will be with us post-Obama.”
“My dad was one who - he was nonpartisan, first of all. He learned to work with whatever administration was in office.”
“King-ian nonviolence is a way of thinking and living and is not confined to the work of social and systemic change.”
“The time has long since come for truth, transparency, and talks in every sector of society, including media, advertisement and entertainment. We can challenge each other, gain understanding, and create a more just, humane, and peaceful world.”
“Occasionally, in the afternoons, I catch a movie, watch football, go to Sunday brunch, or visit with family and friends.”
“My father literally fought his entire life to ensure the inclusion of all people because he understood that we were intertwined and connected together in humanity.”
“How do we navigate and process painful biases and conflicting emotions and press on to be sacrificial and suffer in the struggle? And what do we do with images and depictions that, known or unknown to those perpetuating them, may contribute to the impediment of human progress?”
“Seek out your brothers and sisters of other cultures and join together in building alliances to put an end to all forms of racial discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. There are people of good will of all races, religions, and nations who will join you in common quest for the betterment of society.”
“Nonviolence as a lifestyle and perpetual strategy will allow us to be on the offense instead of continually on the defense. We will be able to move the ball down the field with team decisions and playmaking versus constantly thinking about how the opposing forces are moving the ball.”