The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center)
Non-profit OrganizationsGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, known as The King Center, is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1968 as a 501(c)(3) organization by Coretta Scott King. It serves as the designated memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a programmatic nonprofit focused on educating audiences about his life, legacy, and nonviolent teachings. The center aims to inspire new generations to carry forward his unfinished work and to empower change-makers continuing his efforts today. Its flagship educational initiative, Nonviolence365, builds on King's philosophy and engages participants from multiple sectors to develop communication, leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-reconciliation skills. In early 2026, The King Center announced a partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor Americas to support commemorative initiatives, reflecting ongoing collaboration with diverse partners.