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Civil Rights Activist, Global Humanitarian & Political Leader

Martin Luther King III
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Authors, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Social Justice, Youth
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Martin Luther King III Biography

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.

“I go to schools and ask kids what they are worried about, and too often, they say they are worried that someone will come into their school and shoot them,” Mr. King says. “We must focus on eradicating violence — not teaching our children to cope with it.”

Having been arrested in peaceful protests more than a dozen times, Mr. King’s actions demonstrate his commitment to serving as an ambassador of social change. “Society has embraced a culture of violence,” he says, “but today’s real leaders must think about how to create a culture of non-violence because our culture cannot sustain itself if we continue to operate this way.” An experienced and respected international statesman who has consulted with numerous heads of state and governments, his dedication to implementing strategic, nonviolent solutions to stop the rise of social, political, and economic injustice has built his reputation as one of the world’s most passionate advocates for the poor and oppressed.

With the past year’s astounding display of social injustice and violence, perhaps at no other time in recent history has our world needed the clear thinking and solutions-oriented voice of Mr. King. In August 2020, on the anniversary of his father’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and in response to the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, Mr. King addressed thousands from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March On Washington, urging the people who had traveled from across the country to continue Martin Luther King Jr.’s pursuit of racial equality.

In August 2021, the 58th anniversary of that same speech, Mr. King, his wife, Arndrea Waters King, and their daughter, Yolanda Renee King, were the face of a national movement to demand federal action on voting rights legislation - leading marches all across the country, including Washington, DC. In January 2022, building on the powerful slate of grassroots partners, Mr. King and Arndrea took to the streets of Washington, once again, to call on Congress to act to protect the sacred right to vote, joining with nearly 100 partner organizations and members of the faith-based community.

In his trademark logical approach to problem-solving, Mr. King raises the public discourse on social issues and challenges us all to do better. “If we can live a day in peace, why can’t we live a week in peace? If we can live a week in peace, why can’t we live a month? If we can live a month, why not a year? And if we can achieve a year, why not a lifetime?”

Most recently, Mr. King and Arndrea have taken over leadership of the Drum Major Institute, a nonprofit organization started over 60 years ago. The Drum Major Institute has built a reputation advancing the core mission and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With a focus on continuing the King legacy through education, action, engagement with world leaders, and collaboration with socially conscious organizations, 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 for all through common-sense solutions to our most pressing problems.

After successfully re-launching the Drum Major Institute, Mr. King and Arndrea set out to empower Black and Brown organizers to mobilize ahead of the 2024 election. With 40 organizations now funded in the initial round of grants, the Drum Major Coalition has set an ambitious goal of raising and investing $100 million in mobilization efforts ahead as the 2024 election approaches.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/31/2024.

Martin Luther King III Speaking Topics

  • Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Strategies for Taking a Stand and Making it Count

    With a career in activism that spans over two decades, Martin Luther King III knows what it takes to make valuable change happen. Whether promoting peace in foreign countries, leading demonstrations against unjust labor practices, or pushing for effective legislation, King has nearly unrivaled expertise when it comes to inspiring revolutionary transformations and implementing new strategies. Having been a driving force behind countless institutional, political and social changes, King is an authority on making a difference -• and making it last.

  • Continuing the Legacy: The Civil Rights Struggles of the 21st Century

    As the son of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the 20th century, taking a stand against injustice and advocating for human rights is in Martin Luther King III's blood. A global humanitarian who has traveled worldwide to make a difference in the lives of all people, King has unique insight into the civil rights battles being waged every day. In this presentation, King calls attention to injustices, both in the United States and abroad, and the steps needed to make equality for all not just a dream, but a reality.

Martin Luther King III Videos

  • Martin Luther King III: My Father Had Another Dream | NYT Opinion
    Martin Luther King III: My Father Had Another Dream | NYT Opinion
    As we celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we must think about the message he would have for our country and our leadership...
  • Martin Luther King III and daughter speak about preserving MLK's legacy
    Martin Luther King III and daughter speak about preserving MLK's legacy
    Martin Luther King III and his daughter Yolanda Renee King speak to CNN about preserving Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
  • Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy
    Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy
    On the 50th anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ., his son Martin Luther King III shares memories of his...
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Martin Luther King III Books

  • My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King III is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Strategies for Taking a Stand and Making it Count and Continuing the Legacy: The Civil Rights Struggles of the 21st Century. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martin Luther King III for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Martin Luther King III generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Bernice King, Bakari Sellers, Angela Davis, Ijeoma Oluo and Yusef Salaam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martin Luther King III for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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