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The King Center

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449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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History – Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
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History – The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy opened up in Atlanta
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
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History – Official opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
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History – The King Center, under the leadership of CSK, spearheads the 20th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
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History – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission is established and signed into law
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
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History – The March on Washington & MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
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History – MLK became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
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History – Willie Christine Farris was born in Atlanta
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
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The Beloved Community International Expo
Sat, Sep 12, 202611:00 AM

Celebrate culture, build community, inspire unity. Features food, music, art and dance.

History – Alberta William King was born
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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History – 16th Street Baptist Bombing in Birmingham, AL
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
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History – MLK is stabbed by a woman during his first book signing “Stride Toward Freedom” in Harlem, NY.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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History – The King Center initiates the Ghandi Birhday observance and opens the Ghandi Exhibit
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
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History – President Jimmyb Carter signs legislation establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Site & Preservation District
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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History – President Obama spoke at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
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History – The King Center breaks ground for Freedom Hall Complex
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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History – MLK III is born in Montgomery, AL
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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History – Rosa Parks passed in Detroit, MI
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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History – President Ronald Reagan signs bill designating a federal holiday honoring MLK to be observed on the third Monday of January
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
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History – Revrend Martin Luther King, Sr. passed in Atlanta
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
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History – MLK and CSK were reinttered together in a private ceremony
Tue, Nov 17, 2026
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History – Yolanda D. King is born in Montgomery, AL
Tue, Nov 17, 2026
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History – MLK and CSK were reinttered together in a public ceremony
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
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History – Rosa Parks arrested for refusing to give up seat on bu
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
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History – MLK received the Nobel Peace Prize is Olso, Norway
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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Recent Past Events at The King Center

History – Alfred Daniel King (MLK’s only brother, known as AD) was found drowned in his own pool in Atlanta.Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Children's Book Reading with Amora the PuppetMon, Jul 13, 2026
History – The US House of Representatives passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by 333 to 85 votesThu, Jul 9, 2026
Lunch & Learn - Disciplined Disruption: A Nonviolent Response to InjusticeTue, Jul 7, 2026
History – Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. JohnsonThu, Jul 2, 2026
History – MLK & CSK spend belated honeymoon in MexicoWed, Jul 1, 2026
History – Alberta Wiliams King (mother of MLK) was shot and killed while playing the organ at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchTue, Jun 30, 2026
History – MLK launched Summer Community Organization & Political Education ProjectSat, Jun 20, 2026
History – MLK married CSKThu, Jun 18, 2026
Intercultural DiscussionSat, Jun 13, 2026
Peace Walk Start & PerformancesSat, Jun 13, 2026

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