Release of MLK’s FBI Files Denounced by King Center as Poorly Timed Distraction

(Photos:YouTube Screenshots/Wikimedia Commons) - Annually, the nation and the world remember the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reflecting on his teachings centered around genuine peace, human dignity, and nonviolence—a philosophy that continues to resonate globally.Dr. King's pivotal leadership led to significant legislation addressing national divisions, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Founded by Coretta Scott King, The King Center serves as the official living tribute to her husband's enduring influence—a legacy unmarred by the disinformation tied to unjust government surveillance.Investigations into Dr. King’s assassination included the FBI in 1968 and a 1999 wrongful death trial initiated by his family, which determined James Earl Ray was not the shooter, asserting that Loyd Jowers and others conspired against him.As we focus on Dr. King, we must engage in Nonviolence365, combating the interconnected evils of racism, poverty, and militarism.