{"id":395799,"date":"2026-01-09T19:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/billie-eilish-viola-davis-cathy-hughes-2chainz-clifford-ti-harris-robert-smith-anika-noni-rose-jamal-roberts-john-hope-bryant-and-rev-a-r-bernard-sr-slated-to-join-the-kin\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T19:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:06:00","slug":"billie-eilish-viola-davis-cathy-hughes-2chainz-clifford-ti-harris-robert-smith-anika-noni-rose-jamal-roberts-john-hope-bryant-and-rev-a-r-bernard-sr-slated-to-join-the-kin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/billie-eilish-viola-davis-cathy-hughes-2chainz-clifford-ti-harris-robert-smith-anika-noni-rose-jamal-roberts-john-hope-bryant-and-rev-a-r-bernard-sr-slated-to-join-the-kin\/","title":{"rendered":"Billie Eilish, Viola Davis, Cathy Hughes, 2Chainz, Clifford \u2018TI\u2019 Harris, Robert Smith, Anika Noni Rose, Jamal Roberts, John Hope Bryant and Rev. A.R Bernard, Sr. slated to Join The King Center for the 41st Annual King Holiday Observance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p align=\"justify\">Atlanta, GA., Jan.  09, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, announces a schedule of programs and\u00a0events in celebration of the\u00a0<b>2026<\/b>\u00a0<b>King Holiday Observance<\/b>. Beginning Monday<b>, January 12, 2026,<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0continuing through\u00a0<b>Monday, January 19, 2026<\/b>. This year\u2019s schedule includes a King Holiday\u00a0Observance Kick-off Day of Activation and Empowerment Fair, Nonviolence365\u00ae Training, a Beloved\u00a0Community Global Summit and Youth Summit, Beloved Community Children\u2019s Book Reading, Beloved\u00a0Community Teach-In, Movie screenings, MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards (formerly The Salute to\u00a0Greatness Awards), King Day Community Service Projects, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved\u00a0Community Commemorative Service. The observance commemorates what would have been Dr. Martin\u00a0Luther King, Jr.\u2019s 97th birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cThis year\u2019s King Holiday Observance theme and corresponding experiences and events reflect a call up and in, to the collective, critical work of building community, uniting a nation, and thereby shifting the world \u2013 the nonviolent way,\u201d shared Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center. \u201cThere is not a more urgent bell we must answer than the one signaling that it is indeed beyond time for us to realize our interconnectedness in what my father called the \u201cWorld House,\u201d and to learn to live together well. KHO 2026 is purposed to galvanize us for answering that bel and prepare us for the love-centered strategic work ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>King Holiday Observance Events\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>The Kick-Off<\/b>\u00a0officially opens the\u00a0<b>2026 King Holiday Observance<\/b>, inviting the community to\u00a0come together in celebration and reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u00a0Held on\u00a0<b>January 12th<\/b>\u00a0from\u00a0<b>11:00 AM EST &#8211; 5:00 PM EST<\/b>\u00a0at The King Center\u2019s campus, this vibrant day\u00a0of inspiration, connection, and action sets the stage for a week of meaningful engagement.\u00a0Guests can explore a dynamic lineup of activities, including The Empowerment Fair, featuring\u00a0local and national partners advancing civic engagement, health, education, and economic justice;\u00a0along with food trucks, an interactive storytelling booth, and our Love in Action NV365\u00a0Trainings, which equip participants of all ages with the principles of nonviolence and social\u00a0change. The training will take place virtually. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">The day concludes with a special <b>red-carpet screening <\/b>of<b> \u2018Hoops, Hopes &amp; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dreams,\u2019\u00a0<\/b>presented in partnership with <b>Andscape. <\/b>This immersive experience features a special\u00a0black carpet experience followed by a dynamic talk-back conversation with Executive\u00a0Producer, <b>Dr. Bernice A. King, <\/b>Producer <b>Alexys Feaster, <\/b>and Executive Producer,<b> Dr. Jatali Bellanton<\/b>, and will be moderated by <b>Tinisha L. Agramonte<\/b>, Senior Vice President, Global Chief Opportunity and Inclusion Officer, The Walt Disney Company from<b> 6:00 PM EST &#8211; \u00a08:00 PM EST <\/b>in<b> The King Center\u2019s Yolanda D. King Theatre for the Performing Arts.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>Be Love: Building Community Through Truth, Power, and the People\u00a0<\/b>on\u00a0<b>January 12th 1:00\u00a0PM EST \u2013 3:00 PM EST virtually<\/b>. This is an immersive leadership training designed to equip participants to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction in moments of tension, complexity, and change. Rooted in the principles of <b>Nonviolence365\u00ae<\/b>, this transformative experience strengthens participants\u2019 capacity to engage civic life with discipline, lead with moral authority grounded in love, justice, and human dignity, build collective accountability across lines of difference, and transform conflict into constructive action. Through practical, action-oriented tools, participants will learn how to apply Nonviolence365\u00ae in real-world settings\u2014amplifying their personal, organizational, and community impact while cultivating the skills necessary to lead with purpose and create lasting, measurable change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>Beloved Community Children\u2019s Book Reading<\/b>\u00a0on\u00a0<b>Wednesday, January 14th\u00a0<\/b>from\u00a0<b>10:00\u00a0AM EST &#8211; 11:00 AM EST and 12:00 PM EST &#8211; 1:00 PM EST<\/b>. The reading will feature the book, <b><i>\u2018It Starts\u00a0with Me!\u2019,\u00a0<\/i><\/b>written by co-authors, Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Kimberly P.\u00a0Johnson. Designed to ignite imagination and nurture a lifelong love of reading, this joyful, interactive experience brings the story to life through animated readings, expressive voices, and dynamic storytelling that captivate young audiences. Adding to the magic, <b>Amora<\/b>, the book\u2019s beloved main character, will make her <b>first-ever live puppet debut<\/b>. Children will also have the opportunity to engage the authors during a Q&amp;A following the reading, while educators can download the <i>It Starts with Me!<\/i> Curriculum, an engaging learning resource that cultivates self-awareness, self-reflection, and empathy, extending the Beloved Community message beyond the moment and into classrooms and communities. To download curriculum, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pcbCgrKeITdAowW3lfo2hPuLj-rUsG4xL2EB0kfoFckrGPpow6xvTmIXLfykzng_gIDsuP-53aTtv0g2k8010ddeGwlGT2p7ZntZ87k71mYm24AKBZQkv2uim2XkavO6\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><b>thekingcenter.org<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>The Beloved Community Global Youth Summit<\/b>\u00a0will be a hybrid event held on\u00a0<b>Wednesday,\u00a0January 14<sup>th<\/sup> <\/b>from\u00a0<b>9:00 AM EST- 2:00 PM EST<\/b>.\u00a0The Youth Summit is designed to inspire, educate,\u00a0and empower young people to understand and engage with artificial intelligence. Through a\u00a0variety of interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and inspirational talks, participants will gain a\u00a0deeper understanding of\u00a0<b>Dr. King\u2019s vision of the Beloved Community<\/b>. This event is not just an\u00a0educational opportunity but a call to action for youth to engage\u00a0<b>in social media<\/b>\u00a0in ways that\u00a0promote ethical considerations and societal advancement.\u00a0There will be a conversation with 2Chainz and his son Halo, hosted by Ryan Cameron. The Summit will also feature Savannah \u201cVan Van\u201d McConneaughey, and Heiress Harris. The summit will be available via\u00a0Livestream on\u00a0<b>thekingcenter.org, YouTube, Facebook, and X<\/b>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>The<\/b><b> Beloved Community Global Summit, powered by AIDS Healthcare Foundation <\/b>will be a hybrid event held on\u00a0<b>Thursday<\/b>,\u00a0<b>January\u00a015th\u00a0<\/b>from\u00a0<b>9:00AM EST<\/b>\u00a0<b>\u2013 5:00 PM EST and Friday, January 16th 8:00 AM EST &#8211; 11:30 AM EST at the\u00a0National Center for Civil and Human Rights, <\/b>with a<b> Summit Reception with a special meet and greet with CEO, Bernice A. King and Consulate Generals and Registration on Wednesday, January 14<sup>th<\/sup> <\/b>from<b> 5:30 PM EST \u2013 8:00 PM EST <\/b>at<b> The Carter Center.\u00a0 <\/b>This summit is a three-day, solution driven-\u00a0gathering uniting leaders across business, government, philanthropy, academia, arts, and grassroots\u00a0movements to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s vision of the Beloved Community. Rooted in\u00a0Kingian Nonviolence, this year\u2019s summit theme: \u201c<b><i>Mission Possible 2: A Future We Build\u00a0Together\u201d<\/i><\/b>, calls participants to confront the defining challenges of our time, from artificial\u00a0intelligence and economic equity to housing justice, democracy, and global peace-building.\u00a0Featuring keynote addresses from Dr. Bernice A. King and Howard Wright of NVIDIA along\u00a0with dynamic panels led by The Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity International, the National\u00a0Center for Civil and Human Rights, Operation HOPE, and the Kapor Center, the Summit will\u00a0equip attendees with actionable tools, cross sector- partnerships, and a renewed commitment to\u00a0nonviolent leadership.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\">Across three days, the Summit convenes leaders, culture-shapers, and community builders for transformative conversations, hands-on workshops, immersive activations, and collaborative experiences designed to inspire bold action and strengthen democratic resilience. Signature moments include <b>Beloved Community Talks<\/b> featuring a special red-carpet screening of \u2018<i>nothing to SEE here: WATTS\u2019<\/i> with filmmakers and community storytellers, held at the <b>College Football Hall of Fame<\/b> from <b>6:00\u20139:00 PM EST on Thursday, January 15<\/b>; a <b>Midday Masterclass<\/b> with media pioneer <b>Cathy Hughes<\/b>; and a powerful <b>Closing Masterclass<\/b> led by social entrepreneur <b>John Hope Bryant<\/b>, calling participants to translate purpose into practice and lead with courage, clarity, and collective responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>Beloved Community Teach-In K-12\u00a0<\/b>on<b>\u00a0Friday, January 16<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>The King Center invites\u00a0educational institutions and organizations around the globe to educate students about Dr. and Mrs.\u00a0King\u2019s legacy and champion their unfinished work of creating the Beloved Community. The\u00a0Teach-In will reinforce the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to be positive\u00a0contributors to the creation of the Beloved Community and to succeed in college, careers, and civic\u00a0life. We encourage teachers to utilize The King Center&#8217;s lesson plans on\u00a0<b>Friday, January 16th<\/b>.\u00a0Downloadable lesson plans and other resources for facilitating Teach-In discussions are available\u00a0at<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pcbCgrKeITdAowW3lfo2hPuLj-rUsG4xL2EB0kfoFcnQMnZiywhMhqg_Oebu2LJ-osRvUn--t0sNkRZFgD4zjmugEUCf-sWlgLBizqupoIo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><b>thekingcenter.org<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt; text-align:justify;\"><b>The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards <\/b>(formerly The Salute to Greatness Awards Gala) is\u00a0one of the marquee events of The King Center\u2019s week-long holiday experience. This ticketed event\u00a0will be held at the\u00a0<b>Hyatt Regency Atlanta<\/b>\u00a0on\u00a0<b>Saturday, January 17th at 6:00 PM EST. <\/b>The MLK, Jr. Beloved\u00a0Community Awards honor national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify\u00a0excellence in leadership, unwavering commitment to social justice, and a dedication to fostering\u00a0the Beloved Community. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate those who are making a\u00a0significant impact in the world and to be inspired by their remarkable contributions. The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards not only celebrates excellence but also reinforces the values of\u00a0humanity, peace, and justice. This year\u2019s honorees include: \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<b>Dr. Dushun Scarbrough,Sr.<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director of The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. This award will be presented by\u00a0Latosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Technological Innovation Award \u2013<\/b>\u00a0<b>Kara Water<\/b><b>&#8211;<\/b>\u00a0<b>Accepted by Cody\u00a0Soodeen<\/b>, CEO and Founder.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Christine King Farris Legacy of Service in Education Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<b>Sesame Workshop<\/b>\u00a0-Accepted by Valerie Mitchell Johnston, Executive Vice President and\u00a0General Counsel of Sesame Workshop. This award will be presented by\u00a0Sonia Manzano, TV Producer, Actor and Author &amp; Keisha Knight Pulliam, Actress, Director, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Yolanda D. King Higher Ground Award\u00a0\u2013 <\/b><b>Warrick Dunn \u2013 <\/b>Former NFL Player, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur. <\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Individual) \u2013\u00a0<\/b><b>Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman\u00a0<\/b><b>&#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Founder &amp; CEO, The Dorothyjeanius STEAM Leadership Institute. This award will be presented\u00a0by Ian Armitage, Actor. <\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Corporation) \u2013\u00a0LeBron James Family\u00a0Foundation\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/b>Accepted by Gloria James, Mother of LeBron James..<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award \u2013\u00a0Billie Eilish-\u00a0<\/b>Artist &amp; Songwriter. <\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Coretta Scott King Soul of the Nation Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<b>Viola Davis\u00a0<\/b><b>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0Actor &amp;\u00a0Producer. This award will be presented by Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Corporate Social Impact Award<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<b>Cisco Systems, Inc.\u00a0<\/b>Accepted by\u00a0Brian Tippens, SVP, Chief Social Impact &amp; Inclusion Officer. This award will be presented by Dr. Jatali Bellanton.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Social Justice Award\u00a0\u2013\u00a0M\u00f3nica Ram\u00edrez, <\/b>Founder and President of Justice for Migrant Women. This award will be presented by Karine\u00a0Jean Pierre, Political Advisor and 35th White House Press Secretary.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Community Salute to Greatness Humanitarian Award-\u00a0Robert F. Smith-\u00a0<\/b>Founder,\u00a0Chairman and CEO, Vista Equity Partners.\u00a0This award will be presented by Rockmond\u00a0Dunbar, Actor.<\/p>\n<p>There will be special musical performances by <b>Chance the Rapper<\/b>, <b>October London<\/b>, and <b>Goapele<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>For ticket information visit<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8BdDzEeVw1ufLy8NDZjukSydNucnV2_4WQEccD0FdYF_XVb-4BoThuIboBMzSPe2osAXtdHLwd1ASfiHHY5EaX-ouHoom4djPh6E-v5KiTorI-aZdwMkr2Ds3wITyIOVj1K0JETzcdIRaViscKf41hqU6wHd7I8TqJqAKGpu2Q8tmGj2en57LwfYQPYAniFb\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><b>thekingcenter.org.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The Afterglow<\/b>, sponsored by <b>Andscape<\/b>, begins immediately following the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards and culminates the evening with an electrifying live performance headlined by legendary funk band <b>ConFunkShun. <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\"><b>The<\/b>\u00a0<b>2026 Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/b>\u00a0<b>Beloved Community Commemorative Service\u00a0<\/b>will be in-person at Ebenezer Baptist Church and<b>\u00a0<\/b>will broadcast live on FOX 5 Atlanta. It will also stream\u00a0live on Facebook, YouTube,<b>\u00a0<\/b>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pcbCgrKeITdAowW3lfo2hPuLj-rUsG4xL2EB0kfoFcl_TuZE88nYqp5vHZRN0NH7rJ0vGjinJGc8jJLiD_0Bonbmw9SF7JUrzh4mVPMtu9k=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><b>thekingcenter.org<\/b><\/a><b>,\u00a0<\/b>on<b>\u00a0Monday, January 19th from 10:00 AM EST &#8211; 1:00 PM EST.<\/b>\u00a0The 57th Annual Commemorative Service is the hallmark of the King Holiday Observance<b>.<\/b>\u00a0<b>Reverend Natosha Reid Rice\u00a0<\/b>and<b>\u00a0Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr. <\/b>will preside\u00a0over the service.\u00a0<b>Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King<\/b>, The King Center CEO, will give the Call to\u00a0Commemoration. \u00a0\u00a0<b>Rev. A.R Bernard will be this year\u2019s Keynote Speaker<\/b>. The service will\u00a0feature special musical performances by\u00a0<b>Pastor Shirley Caesar, Lady Tramaine Hawkins,\u00a0American Idol winner<\/b> <b>Jamal Roberts, Bishop William Murphy, and Mark Gutierrez.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\"><b>The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday March and Rally\u00a0<\/b>will take place on\u00a0<b>Monday,\u00a0January 19th. Participants<\/b> will assemble at\u00a0<b>1:00 PM EST<\/b>\u00a0on the corner of Baker &amp; Peachtree\u00a0Street in downtown Atlanta, GA. The march begins at\u00a0<b>1:15 PM EST<\/b>\u00a0and ends on Auburn Avenue\u00a0in front of The King Center, where there will be a rally. For more information visit the March\u00a0Committee\u2019s website,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=JiVqiBEfK7Rzo4HGmJp7EW0aGEp2rs5JnWkCOSse4gv1knKNEOvx1TgCL-nJ8YZLiB1EAS8ZEPjW1ekZzpPWmbSqNqIxvZg_NwIDJ8whMggu5WMbiL-WQJBZuDIACF5M\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><b>www.mlkmarchcommittee.com<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Finally, from\u00a0<b>11:00 AM EST \u2013 3:00 PM EST <\/b>on<b> Monday, January 19<sup>th<\/sup>,<\/b>\u00a0The King Center, in partnership\u00a0with the Morehouse College Oprah Winfrey Scholar Program, will host its annual Day of Service\u00a0Project at\u00a0<b>Morehouse College in Dansby Hall<\/b>. Participants will gather food, toiletry, and clothing\u00a0kits to share with local unhoused communities and shelters. Registration is required. More info can\u00a0be found here,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ljIkhH2tfVoBZd8XcmrdnwIOpZZX1WEt10SvhmytopPSCcnziUVACW7Ae4GuhbfuDX8l4qN2yxV1vizfnzrNyO-U2PTAqerJT7qEcVUB6GA0CjRrS0b3L2HcSTixHCIu1H3bXuiJwuYXHmK5F9w_VKWTZ2luSHip-6BwbBa7ty19B-kP8G0-rOp6KuIY0XDF\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/thekingcenter.org\/2026-mlk-day-service-project\/<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe 2026 King Holiday Observance is intentionally designed to engage people across faiths, cultures, generations, and professions, because building the Beloved Community requires participation at every level,\u201d said <b>Dr. Bernice A. King<\/b>. \u201c<i>Mission Possible 2 \u00a0<\/i>affirms that unity and justice are achievable when we commit to the nonviolent way. My hope is that everyone who engages this observance finds a meaningful way to contribute whether through learning, service, dialogue, or action. Let us ignite a fire for creating the Beloved Community in our World House.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>For the full schedule of King Holiday Observance events, event details, registration, and\u00a0sponsorships, visit\u00a0<b>thekingcenter.org<\/b>.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>Our Partners \u00a0<\/b><br \/>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ebenezer Baptist Church, AmeriCorps, Atlanta\u00a0Downtown Improvement District, State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, Morehouse\u00a0College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Hands on Atlanta, Georgia Coalition for the People\u2019s Agenda,\u00a0the Martin Luther King, Jr. March Committee, Tru Foundation, House of Cheatham<\/p>\n<p><b>Beloved Summit Partners: <\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><br \/>AIDS Healthcare Foundation, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, The Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity, Operation Hope, Kapor Foundation, College Football Hall of Fame<\/p>\n<p><b>Our Sponsors\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Delta Air Lines, Andscape, Orange Barrel Media, Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport,\u00a0Brilliant Minds with Dr. Jatali, Dollar Tree, FedEx, Chick-fil-A, The Coca-Cola Company, Papa John\u2019s, MARS,\u00a0Cox Enterprises, Ford Philanthropy, Georgia Natural Gas, NFL, KeyBank Foundation, NBA, Securus Technologies, TKElevator and\u00a0Wells Fargo \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About The King Center<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is a 501(c) (3) organization established\u00a0in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The King Center is the official living memorial and programmatic nonprofit organization\u00a0committed to educating the world on the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center serves to\u00a0inspire new generations to carry forward his unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are\u00a0continuing his efforts today. The King Center\u2019s premiere educational initiative, Nonviolence365\u00ae, is based on Dr.\u00a0King\u2019s\u00a0nonviolent philosophy and methodology. His teachings engage participants from various sectors of society, including\u00a0emerging and next-generation leaders, in modules and exercises that enhance communication, leadership, interpersonal, and\u00a0conflict reconciliation skills, as well as empower individuals to address injustice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<pre\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MmE2ZTY5ODEtZTBmZC00OGU1LWJkMWEtYjBmYzZkMzg3MmNkLTUwMDEyNjc4NS0yMDI2LTAxLTA5LWVu\/tiny\/The-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Cent.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta, GA., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, announces a schedule of programs and\u00a0events in celebration of the\u00a02026\u00a0King Holiday Observance. Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026,\u00a0and\u00a0continuing through\u00a0Monday, January 19, 2026. 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