January 1, 2026

Hall of Fame Spotlight – Martin Luther King, Jr.

He showed us that making Good Trouble means having the courage to act with compassion — and the conviction to never give up the dream. 💫

January 2026 is Martin Luther King Jr. Month

Dr. King taught the world that love and justice walk hand in hand. ✊
He showed us that making Good Trouble means having the courage to act with compassion — and the conviction to never give up the dream. 💫

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that the moral arc of the universe bent toward justice — but only if people were brave enough to pull it. Born in Atlanta in 1929, he grew up in a world divided by segregation yet held fast to a faith that love was stronger than hate. As a young pastor, he found his voice not in anger, but in conviction — preaching a gospel that united conscience and courage.

Through nonviolent protest, marches, and his powerful oratory, King became the heart of the Civil Rights Movement. He led boycotts, endured arrests, and faced threats and violence, yet never abandoned his belief that peaceful resistance could transform a nation. His “I Have a Dream” speech still stirs hearts across generations — not as a relic of the past, but as a challenge to keep marching toward equality.

Dr. King didn’t live to see all that he fought for, but his dream didn’t die with him. It continues to echo in every act of justice, every peaceful protest, and every citizen who dares to stand up for what’s right.

💡 Little Known Fun Fact: When Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he donated all of his prize money — more than $54,000 — to the Civil Rights Movement.