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Rev. Bernice King Urges Justice Amid Political Turmoil

1/18/2026

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Rev. Bernice King spoke in Atlanta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, calling her father's legacy a 'saving grace' amid political turmoil.
She criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for actions she says undermine civil rights, including rolling back diversity initiatives and immigration policies.
King emphasized nonviolence and announced plans to redevelop a law-enforcement curriculum to respect humanity and urged service projects to advance justice.

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Rev. Bernice King spoke in Atlanta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, calling her father's legacy a 'saving grace' amid political turmoil.
She criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for actions she says undermine civil rights, including rolling back diversity initiatives and immigration policies.
King emphasized nonviolence and announced plans to redevelop a law-enforcement curriculum to respect humanity and urged service projects to advance justice.