Arndrea Waters King
Serving humanity as a passionate global leader to achieve equality and justice for all. President of Drum Major Institute.
- "Living in an increasingly interdependent world, we need to realize that if we do good to others, we benefit, too, while if we cause others harm, we also end up harming ourselves." ~ Dalai Lama's foreword from our book "What is My Legacy?"
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to reduce the stigma and uplift those walking the hard road of healing. Patrick Kennedy’s story is a reminder that vulnerability can be the beginning of something powerful - not the end.
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- "In complete nonviolence, there is complete absence of hatred." - Mahatma Gandhi These photos of @officialmlk3.bsky.social and I were taken on the 50th anniversary of MLK’s Pilgrimage to India to study nonviolence.
- #OTD in 1968: MLK launched the Poor People’s Campaign, knowing civil rights alone couldn’t end poverty. He demanded full employment, decent housing & guaranteed income. We carry that legacy forward today with a clear message: We’re coming to get our check!
- On this #MagnificentMonday, I want you to reflect on the power of "small" things. If you've ever been trapped in a small space with a mosquito, you understand how something so tiny can disrupt everything. The same goes for activism. No action is too small to make an impact.
- I love Joe Biden’s quote “There will come a day, I promise you, when the thought of your loved one brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. It will happen. My prayer for you is that day will come sooner than later.”
- Most days when I think of my mom a smile comes to my face and gratitude to have had her as a mother fills my soul. Even so there are days and moments you want nothing more than their presence and a tight hug knowing that everything will be ok.
- So today as we celebrate mothers I’m also saying a special prayer for all whose mothers are shining down from heaven. My prayer is that you are held tenderly and tight today.
- This #MothersDay I'm grateful for the women and mothers who have carried on despite things looking impossible. I can hear my mother's voice and so many others in one my favorite poems called "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes:
- "We must rise above the narrow confines of our individualistic concerns, with a broader concern for all humanity. You see, this new world is a world of geographical togetherness. No individual can afford to live alone now." ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
- It's important to understand that magnitude of this moment. Shelby v. Holder decision demolished the gains of the Voting Rights Act. While truth and history are being attacked, be diligent in your search through history to understand this fight.
- "If what we believe is not costly, than we're left to question it's value." - Martin Sheen By no means is nonviolence easy work, but sacrifice is always worthwhile.
- Today’s affirmations: Today I rise without doubt or hesitation. Today I rise without excuses or procrastination. Today I foresee the future of my dreams. Today is my call to action: I will fulfill my mission without further distraction. Today I offer the world the wisdom of my heart.
- Our book, "What is My Legacy?" challenges us to redefine legacy as something we actively build through love, purpose, and service. Grab your copy today! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-my...
- “I’m a nurse because ‘miracle worker’ isn’t an official title.” —Unknown Happy #NursesDay! I am a proud daughter of a nurse (the first black nurse in Live Oak, Florida). To all the nurses, a very heartfelt thank you! Today and everyday.
- Yolanda with her Grandmother Gladys who was a nurse for over 40 years.🕊️
- The spirit of the Civil Rights movement is not dead. It is always just a few courageous people standing up to change the world.
- In 1961, a group of thirteen young people departed from the Greyhound Bus terminal in Washington DC, bound for the South. That was the start of the Freedom Rides -- a series of nonviolent political protests against segregation.
- This group was met with violence, but their courage inspired other Freedom Riders to take part in the protests.
- #OTD in 1963, more than 1,000 Black school children marched through Birminham in protest against segregation.
- The goal of the non-violent demonstration, which became known as the "Children’s Crusade" and "Children’s March," was to provoke the city’s civic and business leaders to agree to desegregate.
- “One day our society will come to respect the sanitation worker if it is to survive, for the person who picks up our garbage, in the final analysis, is as significant as the physician, for if he doesn’t do his job, diseases are rampant.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in his book "All Labor Has Dignity"
- As we celebrate International Workers Day, a holiday to commemorate the struggles and gains of the labor movement and workers' rights, I am reminded of the the fact that Dr. King's last campaign was the Poor People's Campaign.
- He advocated for a livable wage for all people and, because that work is not yet finished, we must continue it today.
- Today is the first day of Mental Awareness Month. This a travesty. Our children deserve better than this. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/u...
- Hope is the bedrock of change.
- #OTD in 1854, Lincoln University became the nation’s first chartered historically Black degree-granting institution of higher education. HBCUs have always played, and continue to play, an important role in advancing equity and justice.
- Each one of us must heal ourselves and the planet, thus changing the devastating course that it sometimes appears that we are on. Tough change is not based on one person or one family, we all have a role to play in building the beloved community. What is yours?
- “At my age, in this still hierarchical time, people often ask me if I’m “passing the torch.” I explain that I’m keeping my torch, thank you very much—and I’m using it to light the torches of others.” -Gloria Steinem
- What a soul nourishing day to spend time with Gloria Steinem in her home. I had so many questions for her- especially given the backdrop of the extraordinary times we are living. Very excited to share our conversation on our podcast soon.
- Today, we celebrate Coretta Scott King's heavenly birthday.♥️ Her strength, hope, and resilience inspires us daily as we continue her work to build the Beloved Community.
- Our gifts can change the world. Billie Holiday sang the anti-lynching poem "Strange Fruit", powerfully documenting a devastating, painful period in the South. Her performance become an anthem of protest against racial injustice. We honor her courageous use of her gift. m.youtube.com/watch?v=bcko...
- This week on the My Legacy Podcast, we had award-winning journalist Jemele Hill, alongside her husband Ian Wallace for a masterclass in vulnerability, healing, and standing in your truth—even when the world is watching. Don't miss this great episode: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
- Rest in power to my former colleague Lenny Zeskind, a giant in the anti-racism movement. We worked together at the Center for Democratic Renewal researching hate groups. www.kcur.org/news/2025-04... www.kcur.org/news/2025-04...
- I'm grateful for his legacy and his words: ‘Fighting fascism can be fun, and this is a great time to get to work and organize.’ Sending love to his family. 🕊️
- History has a way of repeating itself. Decades after William Lewis Moore—a lone postal worker and CORE member—was murdered while marching to deliver a letter urging desegregation, Nick Patterson staged his own one-man protest for justice. Different eras, same courage.
- Coretta Scott King’s roses blooming in the front yard in time for #EarthDay. Happy Earth Day!🌎
- Here's a post-Easter reminder: women have always been unwavering warriors. From standing at the foot of the cross to leading today’s fights for freedom and justice—we rise, we endure, we lead. And we’re not done yet.
- "We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." ~Martin Luther King Jr.
- ICYMI: Go inside the minds of two disruptors—Daymond John and his longtime friend Dave Asprey—as they join @officialmlk3.bsky.social, the Kielburgers, and me for a powerful convo on failure, focus, and redefining success. This episode is packed with tips you won't want to miss!
- MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail is a powerful call to confront injustice. His words still challenge us to resist complicity & fight for justice. I encourage everyone to go back to the font and join us in reflecting on its urgent message that's still relevant today.
- "The whole theory of right of free speech is not your right to speak, but my right to hear." ~Anne Braden Anne Braden, a white Southerner, fearlessly fought for civil rights when it was unpopular—even earning mention in MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail.
- I was blessed to be mentored by her and CT Vivian early in my career. Their activism continues to inspire my fight for freedom.
- We are facing an unconstitutional threat to our country and our freedoms through an illegal power grab. Now is the time to make our voices heard.
- 1963: The Birmingham Board of Education announces plans to suspend or expel all students who took place in the recent protests and demonstrations. 2025: President Trump threatens to expel college students who participate in campus protests.
- Legacy isn’t just about how we’re remembered—it’s about how we serve. MLK said, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” Our book, "What Is My Legacy?" brings together dozens of voices reflecting on impact, purpose, and how we shape the world we leave behind. www.mylegacy.com/books
- #OTD in history Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech "The Other America" at Grosse Pointe High School in 1968.
- It's #MagnificentMonday! A fresh start, a new week, and another chance to make an impact. I'm drawing inspiration this week from the nonviolent movement building across our nation to stand up against the triple evils of racism, poverty, and violence.
- #HistoryOnRepeat: Cpl. Roman Duckworth and Daunte Wright, young Black men fatally shot by police officers during their commutes.
