Renewing the Dream

The marker where Martin Luther King Jr. stood is distressed. So is the brotherhood he called America to build.
Both can be renewed.

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The symbol

Worn, tired, faded.

Millions of visitors walk past it each year. Many step on it. A few stop, but most do not see the remnant of one of the loudest moral summonses in American history.

The marker should be renewed.

So should the dream.

The Dream

Dr. King dreamed that one day every person would be judged by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin. That one day our nation would live out the true meaning of its creed: that all men are created equal.

The Renewal

Enhancing Dr. King's marker at the Lincoln Memorial is the first step of a much larger movement.

Lasting change must take root in schools and neighborhoods by teaching our children that they are not defined by skin color, nor are they born guilty or helpless.

This is the Prohuman Approach.

"I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream."

-Martin Luther King Jr.

The Prohuman Approach

By nurturing character, our programs build the internal foundation for social harmony, letting us realize Dr. King’s dream:

FOR STRONG INDIVIDUALS

Optimism

Grit

Gratitude

FOR STRONG INDIVIDUALS

Optimism, Grit, and Gratitude make resilient individuals—embracing challenges, staying hopeful, and persisting to build a foundation for personal growth and lifelong success.

FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

Curiosity

Courage

Compassion

FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

Curiosity, Courage, and Compassion empower individuals to form deep, meaningful relationships, strengthening bonds and creating supportive networks for thriving communities.

FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES

Fairness

Understanding

Humanity

FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES

Fairness, Understanding, and Humanity strengthen society through shared civic virtues, building a vibrant culture, united in recognition of the inherent dignity of every person.

The Roadmap

Kickoff Events

August 28, 2026 – Launching a multi-year movement in Washington D.C. to renew our national commitment to Dr. King's dream.

National Tour

Bringing the message of renewal to Charleston, Boston, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Legislation

Pursuing federal legislation to authorize a more visible and dignified marker that will serve as a lasting summons to uphold Dr. King's dream.

Design

Finalizing artistic specifications and securing approvals.

Fundraising

Raising funds to restore the physical marker and deploy the Prohuman Approach nationwide.

Implementation

Installing the marker as a catalyst for lasting renewal centered on character and brotherhood.

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Support the Dream

Help us reach our goal to restore the MLK marker and advance a culture of brotherhood over division. A generous donor will match all gifts up to $250,000, meaning your support goes twice as far in renewing the dream.

By supporting the Prohuman Foundation, you’re investing in a future where the inherent dignity of every person is valued.

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