As the **MLK holiday** approaches, Bernice King stresses the need for people to **focus on her father's teachings** year-round instead of superficial celebrations.
She criticized the tendency to **quote Martin Luther King Jr.** without reflecting on his principles, urging everyone to act from a place of **compassion and dignity**.
This year’s observance theme is **“Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365,”** fostering a commitment to nonviolence and unity.
King highlighted the unique timing of the **presidential inauguration coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day**, calling it an opportunity for honoring his father's legacy.
Events leading up to the holiday include **workshops, community service,** and recognition ceremonies aimed at reinforcing Dr. King’s values and contributions.