Dr. Alveda King Remembers the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
On this, the 50th anniversary of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous Letter from a Birmingham Jail, his niece, Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life,...
View ArticleGun Control? Knife Control? Bomb Control? or Heart Control?
Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. But the...
View ArticleDr. Alveda C. King: Judge by Content of Character, not Skin Color or Hoodies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2013 Contact: Leslie Palma Leslie@priestsforlife.org (347) 286-7277 While I salute the passion and creativity of artist Nikkolas Smith in reference to the image of MLK...
View ArticleMartin/Zimmerman Dilemma: Would MLK Boycott?
In light of all of the discussions occurring now about boycotting the state of Florida because of the unrest over the Martin/Zimmerman verdict, I believe that certainly it is appropriate to express,...
View ArticleEXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR COMMEMORATION OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ON...
FOR IMMEDIAT RELEASE August 12, 2013 Media Contact: Bunnie Jackson-Ransom (404) 505-8188 King Center Contact: Steve Klein (404) 526-8944 Dozens of Cities Plan for World-wide ‘Let Freedom Ring’...
View ArticleAlveda, Father Frank to join 50th Celebration
Father Frank and I will attend 8/28 celebration for 50 years after March on Washington and I Have a Dream speech. Fifty years ago, a valiant group of people from across America and around the globe...
View ArticleFr. Pavone and Alveda King to take part in March on Washington commemoration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 26, 2013 Contact: Eugene Vigil 347-286-7277 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will join Dr. Alveda King, Director of...
View ArticleLet Freedom Ring!
As we approach August 28th, which will be just a few hours from now, it’s important for us to remember that August 28, 1963, 50 years ago, people were marching for jobs, for decent housing, for...
View ArticleA Walk Down Memory Lane
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) Beloved, I’m writing to you today from my position of being God’s child. His love guides me...
View ArticleDiscovering “pockets of happiness” in a “messed up world”
Recently I was invited to officiate at a “baby dedication” for three little children. I thought about Pope Francis saying we have to minister to everyone, not just about abortion and gay marriage, but...
View ArticlePut the Political Strife Out to Pasture
I have few regrets in my life. At the top of the list is the demise of two children in my womb, and one miscarriage. Next to that, I regret having said to a group of peers that my Uncle M. L. (Dr....
View Article12 Years a Slave: Man’s (and Woman’s) Inhumanity to Humanity
Recently I joined members of my family to view the new movie “Twelve Years a Slave” directed by Steve McQueen and starring Brad Pitt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o, and an overall stunningly...
View ArticleDr. Alveda King joins King Center CEO Bernice King in urging a NO SHOTS FIRED...
*MEDIA ALERT* Contact: Leslie Palma (347) 286-7277 or leslie@priestsforlife.org Atlanta, GA – “What better way is there to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. than to compel people...
View ArticleMLK Family: Musical Tribute: “There’s a Message in the Music!”
For Immediate Release Contact: Eugene Vigil 470-244-3302 or eugene@vigils.net Atlanta, GA – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change invites us to Join The King Center and a concerto of...
View ArticleSometimes Father Frank comes to my church…
Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to...
View ArticleFr. Pavone to celebrate MLK legacy with King family in Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 17, 2014 Contact: Leslie Palma 347-286-7277 On Monday, Jan. 21, Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will join Dr. Alveda King and her family...
View ArticleHonoring Uncle MLK remembering Daddy today
Today we honor my uncle, Dr. MLK in accordance with the themes led by my cousin King Center CEO Bernice King, “NO SHOTS FIRED: A Day On Not a Day Off! In addition she is urging 100 Days of...
View ArticleAlveda King: Pelosi Deserves Sanger Award for Trampling on Human Rights;...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 4, 2014 Contact: Leslie Palma 347-286-7277 ATLANTA — Dr. Alveda King, director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life, reacted today to the announcement...
View ArticleA Travel Guide to Life: Don’t leave home without it!
A good author should recognize the gift in a colleague, and also acknowledge that gift. I’ll let you be the judge of my penmanship when my newest book KING RULES hits the stand on June 10. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleNew How To Book: King Rules for You!
Book Debut: Today, June 10, 2014 kingrulesbook.com Dear Readers, this blog hits close to home for me today, so close in fact that I named the first chapter in my new book “Make Home a Priority.” Some...
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