King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, nonprofit organization in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change is a building complex in Atlanta dedicated to the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. The site includes multiple buildings, a reflecting pool, a statue of King, and his tomb in a marble monument.
The center was founded in 1968, shortly after King's assassination, to preserve his legacy and message. His wife Coretta Scott King established it as a living memorial to keep his ideas of nonviolence and justice alive for future generations.
The center sits on Auburn Avenue, a street with deep roots in African American community life and history. It functions as a gathering place where visitors engage with ideas of justice and nonviolent resistance.
Admission is free and visitors can explore exhibits and outdoor areas at their own pace. The site is accessible by public transportation, and those driving will find limited street parking, making the MARTA train a practical option.
The site holds the joint tomb of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta, which was moved to its current location in 1977. An eternal flame has burned since the center's founding and serves as a symbol of King's ongoing vision for justice and equality.
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