Martin Luther King III

Civil rights advocate and global humanitarian Martin Luther King III is shepherding the healing of our nation and the world, connecting the important lessons of the past with the critical needs of our future and motivating a new generation of authentic leaders.

 As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III is a thought leader on the world stage, a peace maker, and a negotiator on some of today’s most critical national and international platforms for social change. Amplifying the work of his father, Mr. King has devoted his life to promoting global human rights and eradicating racism, violence, and poverty — referred to by his father as the “triple evils” and the “scourges of humankind” — on every continent except Antarctica.

Most recently, Martin, alongside his wife, Arndrea, have taken over leadership of the Drum Major Institute, a nonprofit organization started over 60 years ago with the goal of advancing the core mission and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The work of the Drum Major Institute is as important today as it was then, inspiring each individual to embrace their unique contribution to peace, justice, and equity.

Determined to actualize his father's vision, his strength, kindness, and perseverance emanate with every speech he gives, influencing the masses and getting us closer to realizing his father's dream.

"If we are to be a great democracy, we must all take an active role in our democracy. We must do democracy. That goes far beyond simply casting your vote. We must all actively champion the causes that ensure the common good." - MLK III

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