In just 16 minutes, his words moved millions — and continue to shape our world today. Now, we’re turning that dream into action by rallying people to complete 100 million hours of service by the 100th anniversary of his birthday. Sixteen minutes is all it takes to begin. How will you make yours count?
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Yaqueline Clauss, ESOL Specialist and sponsor of the Intercultural Exchange Club at Anacostia High School, used a Realize the Dream Community Service Grant to host an International Food Festival to promote cultural exchange and language access.
With club members, students and families, local restaurants and school volunteers, the event brought together foods, traditions, and performances from various cultures—giving students meaningful leadership and advocacy opportunities while strengthening community connections. “The festival showed that when we trust young people to lead, they rise to the challenge in ways that exceed our expectations.
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Check out our volunteer hub to find local and virtual volunteer opportunities near you! Search by key area of interest, geography or both and find ways to do good in your communities.
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Whether you’re already volunteering or just getting started, make every hour count toward realizing the dream of stronger, kinder communities — at home and around the world. Be sure to track your service hours, individually or on behalf of a group, so they count toward our collective goal of 100 million hours of service.
Chief Dream Ambassadors Stephen and Ayesha Curry have partnered with RTD in a long-term collaboration with their foundation, Eat. Learn. Play., pledging 100,000 volunteer hours to support Oakland’s youth and neighborhoods while inspiring service nationwide.
“Oakland has always held a very special place in our hearts, and we believe deeply in the power of service to create lasting change,” said Stephen and Ayesha Curry. “Partnering with Realize the Dream allows us to honor Dr. King’s legacy and mobilize our community around a shared mission—ensuring every child has the chance to learn, play, and thrive.”
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Written by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and legacy architects Marc and Craig Kielburger in conjunction with Realize the Dream, What Is My Legacy? kicks off an essential conversation on how we can achieve fulfillment – and collective change.
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, the My Legacy podcast and syndicated radio show series explores what it means to create and live a legacy through the experiences of notable guests.
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