Humanitarian & Voting Rights Advocate; President of Drum Major Institute; Co-Founder of Give Us the Ballot; Author of My Legacy

Atlanta, GA, USA

Arndrea Waters King Biography

Arndrea Waters King is a humanitarian, voting rights activist, and social justice leader known for her commitment to equity, justice, and the empowerment of marginalized communities. A National Merit Scholar, Waters King studied psychology at Emory University in Atlanta and began her career working with civil rights leaders Dr. C.T. Vivian and Anne Braden. At the Center for Democratic Renewal, she organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence, collaborating with more than 100 national partners. This early mentorship influenced her nonviolent approach to activism and inspired her dedication to youth engagement in civil rights.

Waters King contributed to the mobilization of the Georgia Hate Crimes Act, led the March On for Voting Rights, digitized the works of Martin Luther King Jr. in partnership with JP Morgan Chase, and helped establish the Southern Coalition Against Racism and Bigotry. She has authored significant reports and publications, including "When Hate Comes to Town: Faith Based Edition." As First Lady of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and The King Center, Waters King developed programs focused on nonviolence and social change.

As president of the Drum Major Institute, Waters King leads a nonprofit social justice organization that brings together leaders and organizations to address societal challenges and promote peace, justice, and equity. Alongside Martin Luther King III, she launched the Drum Major Coalition to support grassroots power-building groups. As co-founder of "Give Us The Ballot," Waters King has maintained a focus on voting rights advocacy, emphasizing the central role of women in human rights activism.

Waters King is the founder of Divine Feminine, a global movement dedicated to empowering women. Through her book "My Legacy" and the "My Legacy" podcast, as well as her co-authored book "What is My Legacy," she addresses women's empowerment and leadership. She received the MLK Visionary Award in recognition of her contributions to civil rights and social justice.

Her work has been featured on global platforms including Vogue, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, NPR, CBS News, and Good Morning America. Waters King has appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe and Politics Nation, Good Morning America, Good Morning Australia, and NBC Nightly News. In her public speaking, she addresses the resilience of women and the ongoing pursuit of justice and democracy, drawing connections to the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Waters King's advocacy continues to influence national conversations on justice, democracy, and collective healing.

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