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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 1h

I left Memorial Church at Stanford University feeling grounded, grateful, and reminded that purpose itself is sacred. 💫

#SacredSpaces #SpiritAndStillness #Gratitude

📸 David Gonzales ’93

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 1h

Sitting in this place reminded me how important it is to slow down, to listen, to be present. When we make space for spirit — in our surroundings and in ourselves — something shifts. Clarity comes. Strength returns.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 1h

There’s something powerful about being in a sacred space — you can feel the weight of history, the celebrations held, the tears shed, the prayers that have been whispered, the peace that lingers in the air.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 4h

Today, SCOTUS heard a case that will determine the future of the Voting Rights Act. The attack on voting rights is one of the most urgent issues of our time.

Pay close attention to this court case and make your voices heard to protect our right to vote.

Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 5h

12:40 PM ET: Oral arguments in Callais v. Louisiana are over, and the Supreme Court is moving on to its next case. Check out our live blog below for a comprehensive review on our coverage👇

And stay tuned for a round-up of our takeaways, coming soon.

LIVE BLOG: Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Gut the Voting Rights Act

Read more here.

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Martin Luther King III @officialmlk3.bsky.social · 1d

@arndreaking.bsky.social & I are saddened by the passing of D’Angelo. His voice carried soul itself—raw, honest, transcendent. His music didn’t just shape a sound; it shaped a generation, giving rhythm to love, struggle, and truth. Our hearts are with his family & all who felt the power of his art.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 22h

#OTD in history, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

When he delivered his acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway, in December 1964, he presented a vision of world peace that remains relevant today.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 2d

“Now let us begin. Now let us re-dedicate ourselves to the long and bitter, but beautiful, struggle for a new world.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

#MagnificentMonday

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 5d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay it's important to find a way to revitalize ourselves, and have a network around you, that you trust, and that will continue to up to uplift you.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 5d

Nonviolence takes courage. It is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to stand up for what is right despite fear.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 6d

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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'Military-Style' ICE Raid In Chicago Shows Escalation in Tactics

Witnesses said children were taken from their homes unclothed and separated from their parents during the raid.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 6d

We are deeply grateful for the memories we created together.

Our thoughts and love are with Patrick, Amy, and their incredible family during this difficult time.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 6d

and all their wonderful children. Those moments were filled with laughter, stories, and a beautiful sense of family and connection.

Joan’s passing reminds me of how precious our time is, and how the bonds of friendship and family transcend distance and time.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 6d

Today, I pause to reflect on the passing of Joan Kennedy. Joan was more than just a remarkable woman — she was a beacon of kindness, strength, and grace.

This summer, we had the unforgettable privilege of spending time in Kenya deep in the Masai Mara with her son Patrick, his wife Amy,

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 7d

We've seen the impact of the people with the Target protests. We saw change when 1.7M people canceled their Disney/Hulu accounts after the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live. History has shown us with the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and many others.

Organized nonviolence has power.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 7d

#OTD in 1963, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organized a massive voter registration drive for hundreds of Black residents in Dallas County, one of the most repressive places in the Alabama Black Belt. This became known as Freedom Day in Selma.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 8d

You have to deliberately cultivate a mindset of love in the face of oppression. That requires intentionally choosing the higher path of love, righteousness, and justice.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 8d

Every one of us is important and precious. We cannot afford not to see the humanity in anyone, no matter how different they look, how different they worship, how different they live, even if we don't always agree with their choices.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 9d

There will never be just one single person that can "save" us. It's up to us to do the legwork to protect our democracy, advocate for our rights, and build a peaceful world where we all can thrive.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 11d

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 12d

Gandhi's birthday is also International Day of Nonviolence.

Gandhi's teachings informed the philosophies of MLK Jr., and it is based on what he called satyagraha, soul force.

Love is the bedrock of nonviolence. It is based on the acknowledgement we are all interconnected.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 13d

The Beloved Community is where love abounds. It's a place where the ideals of democracy are made real.

Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 13d

"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny."

This means that we are all connected, and what happens to me, happens to you. This is what grounds us in our humanity and reminds us that we can truly only move in love in order to move forward.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 14d

Use your gifts and join us in serving others. Get involved today!

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Realize the Dream is a call to perform 100 million hours of service by the 100th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's birth and to make a difference through acts of love, compassion and goodwill.

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 14d

To honor Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King's dream, we're rallying communities around the world to build the Beloved Community through service.

We're working towards 100 million hours of service by MLK Jr.'s 100th birthday. #100for100

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Arndrea Waters King @arndreaking.bsky.social · 14d

Two years ago, I warned about how oppression was being legislated in America. Today, we're witnessing that reality.

We must not give in to despair. There's power in organizing, there's power in raising your voice. There's power in the people.