“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 –
April 4, 1968

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, 1964

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. A dream we can still see vividly when we revisit the most famous of his many timeless speeches. His vision of a world, free of hatred and injustice, has changed the face of American society and continues to inspire people around the world. What gave Dr. King’s dream such force was his steadfast commitment to confront his enemies without violence and to love those who hated him, knowing that hatred only begets hatred, and violence always fans the flames of injustice.

On this 84th anniversary of his birth, let us reflect on his words and vision, and consider what each of us can do today to help keep his dream alive. Many opportunities to serve our communities can be found at:

CaliforniaVolunteers.org.