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Bernice King latest-headlines While I love my brothers dearly, this latest decision by them is extremely troubling, our Father MUST be turning in his grave. Bernice King us-news The dismissal is an important first step in rebuilding a long-lasting relationship between the two corporations. Bernice King us-news You will encounter misguided people from time to time. That's part of life. The challenge is to educate them when you can, but always to keep your dignity and self-respect and persevere in your personal growth and development. Bernice King you time life people I wouldn't say I'm against same-sex marriage. I believe in freedom and equality for all people. I believe that when it comes to gay marriage, that's a political and legal issue that has to be dealt with in that arena. I have privately held beliefs, but when it comes to that, it's properly placed in the political and legal arena. Bernice King equality marriage freedom people Consider all of the possibilities for positive global progress if we utilized nonviolence as the central value of our culture, encompassing our law enforcement and labor practices, which currently include people in numerous nations working for inhumane wages in unhealthy conditions. Bernice King law positive culture people In my view, it was no accident that Nelson Mandela was chosen by God to lead the people of South Africa. There are very few people who could be imprisoned, kept away from their family and loved ones, and exit that same prison with such a powerful spirit of love and a desire for reconciliation. Bernice King family god love people In addition to needed gun control reforms, America urgently needs a stronger protest movement dedicated to reducing the glorification of violence in our culture - in music, film, television, video games, and even the Internet. 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Bernice King environmental moral political race If each of us works toward making a sincere effort when we wake up each morning with a renewed commitment and dedication to embracing nonviolence as a lifestyle, this world will become a better place, bringing us ever closer to the Beloved Community of which my father so often spoke. Bernice King community morning father world Nelson Mandela, a better man, not a bitter man, made our world a better place in which to live. His life and leadership exemplify the highest courage, dignity, and dedication to human liberation. Bernice King man leadership courage life Seek out your brothers and sisters of other cultures and join together in building alliances to put an end to all forms of racial discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. There are people of good will of all races, religions, and nations who will join you in common quest for the betterment of society. Bernice King good you together people We must rediscover our faith in the future and join with one another to ensure that nonviolence is the prevalent choice for government, law enforcement, the non-profit sector, business, education, media, entertainment, arts, and for the global citizenry. Bernice King future business faith education My father literally fought his entire life to ensure the inclusion of all people because he understood that we were intertwined and connected together in humanity. Bernice King together life father people Choosing nonviolence does not mean that one will never get angry or become upset with others, including the ones we love. Bernice King never angry upset love In the end, I still have the same hope as my father - that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word. Bernice King truth hope love father
