Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us that nonviolence, with direct action as its 5th step, “is a way of life for courageous people.” So, if you’re feeling the uncertainty and anxiety in the world right now, be courageous and act. Bring a friend. Show up.  To learn more about nonviolent direct action—and why it’s the most effective tool for sustained social change—start with The King Center (@thekingcenter), which serves as a global hub to carry forward Dr. King’s education, training, and advocacy work.   Read about Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence and six steps for nonviolent social change at the link in our bio.  Photo 1: June 9, 1966: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (center) heads toward Jackson, Mississippi, during the March Against Fear. Archive Photos/Getty Images Photo 2: Protestors at an annual peace rally. Eureka, California. Amy Kumler  Photo 3: Environmental activist Roishetta Ozane, along with a puppet made to honor her work, marches in Sunrise Movement’s puppet-show rally to protest the fossil fuel and liquefied natural gas industries. New Orleans, Louisiana. Dayna Reggero Photo 4: In Santa Barbara, California, people gather to protest oil production in the wake of an oil spill on the Gaviota coast. Paul Wellman