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January 16, 2022

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Martin Luther King III Leads Hundreds In Phoenix, AZ to Call for Voting Rights Legislation, Filibuster Reform

Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Arizona Organizers Call on Senator Sinema to Vote to Eliminate the Filibuster and Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act …

January 15, 2022

Speaker Pelosi, Rep. Beatty, Rep. Sewell and More to Join Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for MLK Day Press Conference on Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will join Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King, as well as other elected officials and civil…

January 14, 2022

Weather Update on MLK Day: Press Conference to Move to Union Station at Noon EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to inclement weather, times and locations for MLK Day mobilizations have shifted. On Monday, January 17 starting at noon EST, Martin Luther King III and his…

January 13, 2022

Martin Luther King III Responds to House Passage of Voting Rights Legislation

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in the latest bid to advance critical voting rights legislation. This comes days…

January 12, 2022

Martin Luther King III Responds to Sen. Schumer’s Plan for Voting Rights Action As Rules Committee Convenes

Washington, DC – This evening, Senator Schumer announced a plan to force debate and a vote on voting rights legislation using a procedure called “messages between the Houses.” This comes…

January 11, 2022

MLK III on President Biden Voting Rights Speech: “He can’t rest this call at the feet of the Senate and walk away”

Arndrea Waters King: “Will [Senators] stand with my father-in-law and all those who fought and died to make real the promise of democracy for all Americans? Or, will they resurrect…

January 11, 2022

MLK III and Arndrea Waters King Meet with President Biden in Georgia to Convey Urgent Need for Action on Voting Rights

Atlanta, GA – Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King will meet with President Biden in Georgia before the President’s speech on voting rights legislation. The visit comes only…

January 10, 2022

NAACP, National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Brennan Center for Justice and More Join MLK Day Mobilizations for Voting Rights Legislation

150 National and Grassroots Groups Will Join Martin Luther King III and his Family on MLK Day Weekend to Send Clear Message to President Biden and Congress: “You Delivered for…

January 10, 2022

MLK Day Advisory: RSVP to Jan 17 Mobilization in D.C. Organized by Martin Luther King III and Family

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, January 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, over 100 national and grassroots partners will join Martin Luther King III and his family in Washington, D.C.…

January 7, 2022

JAN 15 ADVISORY: Martin Luther King III’s Family and Local AZ Groups Mobilize for Voting Rights in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ – On Saturday, January 15, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Yolanda Renee King, Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, African American Christian Clergy Coalition,…

January 6, 2022

Martin Luther King III and Voting Rights Leaders Respond to January 6th Anniversary

Alexis McGill Johnson, Wade Henderson, Rev. Sharpton, Rahna Epting, Maurice Mitchell and More Comment on State of Democracy Washington, DC – One year ago today, white supremacists invaded the Capitol…

January 3, 2022

MLK III Responds to Schumer’s Plans for Action on Voting Rights Ahead of MLK Day Holiday

Atlanta, GA – This morning, Leader Schumer issued a Dear Colleague letter about the urgency of passing voting rights legislation and stated “the Senate will debate and consider changes to…