What Is My Legacy?
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Product Details
Publisher: Flashpoint
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Formats: Hardcover, Ebook
ISBN: HC: 978-1-964721-09-5; EB: 978-1-964721-10-1
Trim: 6 x 9
Page Count: 304
Realizing a New Dream of Connection, Love and Fulfillment
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, Craig Kielburger
With a Foreword by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
To heal a world in crisis, we must rethink “legacy”—and commit to something bigger than ourselves.
From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever.
In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawing on breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics and their own lived experiences, they have created a groundbreaking new framework called Living Legacy. It’s based on the simple but profound recognition that our small, day-to-day actions create legacies that have the power to transform, uplift and unite us all. It’s time to reevaluate, recognize, and reclaim those legacies. Living Legacy invites us to live our best lives and lives larger than ourselves—and in doing so, discover the most sought-after yet elusive state of being: fulfillment.
In conjunction with the Realize the Dream campaign, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how to best refocus our individual stories to achieve collective change. Featuring never-been-told stories from the King family and contributions from celebrities and thought leaders—including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jay Shetty, Julia Roberts, Yara Shahidi, Rev. Al Sharpton and Sanjay Gupta—it’s an extraordinary road map for finding genuine connection, bringing us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a Beloved Community.
About the Authors
Martin Luther King III is a global human rights advocate and the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. A champion for nonviolence and social justice, he has inspired millions, advised heads of state, and led civil rights initiatives on nearly every continent. Martin served two terms on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners before leading the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was founded by his father. He continues his father's legacy through his work with the Drum Major Institute, focusing on poverty, racism and militarism.
Arndrea Waters King is president of the Drum Major Institute and a passionate advocate for social justice and equality. She organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence, partnering with over one hundred national organizations. Arndrea’s work with the Center for Democratic Renewal (formerly known as the National Anti-Klan Network) and civil rights icon Dr. C.T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has been instrumental in advancing civil rights. She coauthored When Hate Comes to Town: Faith-Based Edition and has written numerous articles and publications. She has spoken before mass crowds as a champion of democracy, justice and human dignity.
Marc Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author, Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar and Oxford-trained lawyer. With thirty years as a movement builder and social entrepreneur, he’s collaborated with leaders like Oprah Winfrey and brands like Virgin Group, headlining over 130 live events to inspire millions. A member of the Order of Canada and recipient of ten honorary doctorates, Marc has been named Canada’s Most Admired CEO in the public sector.
Craig Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author, humanitarian and social entrepreneur. An expert at driving movements for scalable social change and building mission-driven brands, he cofounded Legacy+ with his brother. Craig has received the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award, the World Children’s Prize and is a member of the Order of Canada. He holds fifteen honorary doctorates and remains a leading voice in global social change.
Contributor Excerpts
“One of the reasons I’m so passionate about this work is because I’ve seen the ripple effect of women’s power . . . Some people see legacy as a static thing that never changes. But in my view, empowering women and girls creates a living legacy, one that continues to grow and give back.” —Melinda French Gates, philanthropist, businesswoman and global advocate for women and girls
“Legacies are not created by trying to have one. It’s not about having your name on a building. Buildings can be torn down. Legacies are built by giving in a way that will help those around us rise. True legacies live on through people. And those people will pass on what they learned from us to see those around them rise . . . and in so doing . . . we can live forever.” —Simon Sinek, bestselling author and motivational speaker
“Life is a beautiful blend of giving and receiving, of supporting and being supported. And to me, these are true tenets to be guided by in life.” —Julia Roberts, Academy Award–winning actor
“We must be in the moment we’re in, not the moment we wish for. We ain’t there yet. But we must be present for the urgency of this moment in order to move forward with grace, loving-kindness, compassion and nonviolence.” —Billy Porter, award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon
“We can all be everyday heroes, shaping a legacy that transcends our individual lives and echoes through generations.” —Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Emmy Award–winning chief correspondent for CNN
“When I consider Living Legacy, I think of living my life knowing that my thoughts, words and actions affect everyone I meet and even carry a vibration to those I will never meet . . . Legacy may be what we leave behind, but living our lives in ways that make a positive difference now makes our legacy alive in this moment and will ripple out forever.” —Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles
“I had a front-row seat as Dr. King’s efforts helped drive historic civil rights legislation through Congress and into federal law. By then, he could see clearly how much remained to be done.” —Dan Rather, award-winning journalist and former anchor of the CBS Evening News