Helen Edison Lecture Series with Dr. Bernice A. King: A Time For Change Now

The Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of legendary activist Martin Luther King, Jr. and current CEO of the King Center, is set to deliver a lecture on the intense urgency of social activism in 2024 at UC San Diego’s Jeannie Hall. Dr. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through her work at The King Center, she educates youth and adults around the world about the nonviolent principles and strategies modeled by her parents. Under her leadership, the Center has implemented numerous initiatives reaching over 500,000 people around the world. Dr. King is an innovative, inspirational, and transformational leader. She is devoted to advancing the legacy of her parents, and to ensuring that new generations of influencers are introduced to their teachings, The King Center, as well as the work of creating the Beloved Community, with Nonviolence365 as the pathway.