Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation

〰️ Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic

〰️ The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the beloved community, while the aftermath of violence is tragic bitterness

〰️ I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.

〰️ We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly

〰️ Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic 〰️ The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the beloved community, while the aftermath of violence is tragic bitterness 〰️ I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear. 〰️ We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly 

L to R: Dr. LaFayette Jr., Kazu and David Jehnsen

History

Developed by Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. and David Jehnsen, two allies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Kingian Nonviolence is sometimes referred to as the “final marching orders of Dr. King.” It is a philosophy that teaches us the depth of nonviolence and conflict transformation.

It teaches us to hold healing and reconciliation as the final goal of any conflict, and also reminds us of the need for justice and accountability as a necessary stepping stone to Beloved Community.

Wether you are trying to improve conflict in your personal life, cultivate a culture of peace in your school or community, or build a powerful movement for social change, this training can be a transformative tool.

    • Tools and frameworks to better identify and understand the dynamics of conflict, including different types and levels of conflict.

    • The true history of the Civil Rights Movement, including the strategies that were utilized and stories of unsung elders.

    • Definitions of violence, and dispelling myths of nonviolence.

    • The Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence, the foundation of the philosophy.

    • The Six Steps of Kingian Nonviolence, a framework of implementing the strategy.

    • Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence: Typically conducted over 16 classroom hours, participants will receive an overview of the entire philosophy.

    • Advanced Curriculum: A 40-hour training, participants will develop a deeper understanding of the philosophy and be able to being facilitating shorter presentations.

    • Level I Certification: A 100-hour training, participants will be able to facilitate a full 16-hour Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence workshop.

    • Level II Certification: A 40-hour training, participants will learn about leadership development and organizing social movements within a Kingian framework. *Level I certification is a prerequisite.

Note: While the trainings listed above are codified curriculums, the Kingian curriculum is adaptable and can be customized to meet a variety of lengths, needs and goals.