MLK Center for Nonviolent Social Change
449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, 30312
(404) 526-8900
The King Center is a nonprofit in Atlanta that teaches Dr.'s ideas of nonviolence. People can visit its free campus, take nonviolence trainings, use classroom resources, or do research in its archives. Students, teachers, and volunteers can join its programs.
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What they offer 15
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Beloved Community Leadership Academy and Students with KingProgram
A program for elementary, middle, and high school students and their teachers. It brings Dr. King's legacy into classrooms with live programs on reading and civil rights, and teaches students how to use nonviolence in daily life.
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Classroom ResourcesService
Teachers can use lesson plans, videos, and a virtual tour of the National Historical Park. They teach about Dr. King, Mrs. King, and nonviolence.
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Docent ProgramProgram
Volunteers learn to give tours and talk with visitors from around the world about Dr. King, Mrs. King, and The King Center. Applications are open.
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Fellows and Interns ProgramsProgram
Fellows and interns do research and study Dr. King's nonviolence while working with mentors at The King Center. The page shows 2024 groups, so check for current openings.
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Georgia Voter's ResourceService
A web page with 2026 Georgia election dates and links to groups that help with voting, voter registration, and running for office.
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King Library and ArchivesService
A research collection of Dr. King's papers, records of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and materials from other civil rights groups. Researchers can also use its online exhibits or send a remote request.
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Nonviolence365 Education and TrainingProgram
The King Center runs trainings that teach Dr. King's nonviolence for communication and problem solving. It trains companies, groups, and schools, and offers virtual and in-person options.
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Nonviolence365 Online (self-paced)Program
A self-paced online course on nonviolence. There is a Masterclass edition for individuals and a Workplace edition for organizations.
Events 5
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Reading Corner with Meron Moges-Gerbi
Tue, Oct 20 · 10 amOnline
A live-streamed children's book reading where students and teachers hear from the author and ask questions. The next one is October 20, 2026.
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The Sins of our Fathers Film Screening
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00–9:00 pm
A film screening at the King Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM ET. There is a Register Now link.
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King Holiday Observance
Annually in January (2026: Jan 12-19)
A yearly week of events around Dr. King's birthday in January, including a kickoff with an empowerment fair, a global summit, a youth book reading, a service project, and a commemorative service.
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Beloved Community International Expo
Date not announced
A day when the King Center campus becomes a "World House" with performances, food, music, dance, and displays from many countries. The page gives September 12, 11 AM to 5 PM ET, but no year.
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Beloved Community Talks and Expo
Date not announcedOnline
Open, civil conversations that bring different people together to understand each other and work on race relations. People can sign up to host a virtual dinner talk with the partner Civic Dinners.
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