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Early in her career, Arndrea had the unique opportunity to be mentored by Dr. C.T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. which shaped her nonviolent approach to activism and ignited her passion for youth activism.
Arndrea's contributions to making the world a better place include playing a key role in mobilizing the Georgia Hate Crimes Act, Leading the March On for Voting Rights, digitizing the works of Dr. King in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase and helping build a major multiracial collaboration known as the Southern Coalition Against Racism and Bigotry.
A sought-after speaker and media guest, Arndrea has appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and Politics Nation, Good Morning America, Good Morning Australia, NBC Nightly News, and CNN.com. A natural-born orator, who speaks with passion and compassion, she has spoken at countless events and marches and always leaves the audience feeling delighted and inspired by her deep thoughts and big ideas.
In her impactful speeches, Arndrea Waters King delves into the enduring strength and resilience of women amidst the many challenges faced by our society. She emphasizes how women have remained the steadfast pillars of our nation and world with their unwavering spirit. Arndrea draws inspiration from Coretta Scott King's words, echoing the sentiment that to rescue the soul of our nation, women must emerge as the guiding force.
Her speeches emphasize the importance of women supporting and uplifting one another, forging networks that empower and encourage every woman. Arndrea advocates for a revolutionary shift in values. She envisions a world rooted in principles of peace, justice, equity, love, compassion, and the profound wisdom intrinsic to feminine wisdom. Arndrea passionately urges all women with a burning passion for change to take that first step.
In her speeches, Arndrea Waters King emphasizes the importance of recognizing ourselves as heirs to the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Their tireless efforts were dedicated to the well-being of every one of us. She stresses the need to ensure that the principles upheld by Martin Luther King, Jr., particularly the essence of nonviolence, are not only known but deeply understood.
This work, as Arndrea explains, is not about assigning collective guilt; rather, it's about acknowledging our collective responsibility. As we grasp the interconnectedness of all humanity, just as Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned, we realize that what affects one of us, affects us all. This understanding reminds us of the immense power we hold when we unite for a common purpose.
Arndrea's speeches are deeply rooted in her experience working with organizations like the Center for Democratic Renewal, formerly the National Anti-Klan Network. This organization's mission was to monitor and combat hate groups, including Neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and skinheads. Arndrea's first-hand experience in this field lends a unique perspective to her talks. She draws a poignant parallel between her work and the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Arndrea highlights the stark reality that, despite the progress made, her daughter and her generation face a landscape where some of the hard-fought rights of the civil rights movement are eroding. Arndrea's speeches are not solely focused on the challenges but also carry a message of hope, resilience, and faith. She reminds her audience that, historically, in the darkest times, the civil rights movement has looked to the stars for guidance.