ATLANTA — The King Center has announced a comprehensive five-year plan to celebrate the centennial birthdays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2029 and Mrs. Coretta Scott King in 2027, which will include the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Atlanta.
King 100: The Official Centennial Celebrations of MLK and CSK will feature global activations from 2025 to 2029.
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These events will embrace Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community and draw inspiration from Dr. King’s teachings and Mrs. King’s inspirational legacy.
The centennial celebrations aim to address the question posed in Dr. King’s last book: “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?”
Key initiatives include:
Dr. Bernice A. King shared her thoughts on the plan, saying, “As we approach the centennial birthdays of my parents, we honor their enduring legacies by recommitting ourselves to their vision of a Beloved Community. Our five-year plan isn’t just about celebrations—it’s a …