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"Taking full command of the podium with a preacher fervor, King expertly wove together crucial moments from her childhood, adolescence and early adult life by highlighting the importance of faith and her parents, especially her mother, and their pursuit of justice. She said she believed their work was a calling, one she said she once fought in an effort to escape the shadow of a father who was assassinated when she was 5 years old".

'''"The King Center, like the Anti-Defamation League, has made a commitment to teach people about the past and to use those lessons to work toward a better future," Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO, said in presenting the award to Bernice King, CEO of the King Center. "Every day, the center keeps Dr. King's legacy alive, teaching us about the power of non-violence and the incredible, tireless work that brought an end to segregation, secured the right to vote for millions of Americans, and ushered in a better era for America."'''

Too understand the past you must teach the future about past history and why the generations ahead need many historical museums like Center for Non-Violence for Social Change to educate the importance of justice following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, to reference Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO, "Every day, the center keeps Dr. King's legacy alive, teaching us about the power of non-violence and the incredible, tireless work that brought an end to segregation, secured the right to vote for millions of Americans, and ushered in a better era for America."

'Done 'The center really had the potential to be a nonviolent change agent, said Mtamanika Youngblood, who recently stepped down as executive director of the community development organization for Sweet Auburn, the King Center's neighborhood. That opportunity may be gone" "Bernice and I stand to differ with those who would sell our father's legacy and barter our mother's vision, whether it is for 30 pieces of silver or $30 million," Martin King said, adding that the sale of "irreplaceable assets of the African-American community" undermines its pride and cultural capital. '

History always repeat itself, the cycle of giving back always has oppositions. Dr. Martin Luther King Center For Non-Violent for Social Change is located in Dr king hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The center was founded by Dr, King wife Coretta King. Unfortunately with the transition of Board of Directors following Coretta King Death. The Center for Non-violence of Social Change has not reached its full potential according to several participants involved.