In a time marked by rage bait, polarization, and lethal political violence, the concept of nonviolence might seem outdated or even naive. But what if it is actually the most radical approach we have left?
On March 9, author and podcaster Coleman Hughes will host a special America at 250 event at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta—the church once led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The live conversation will focus on the legacy and future of nonviolence.
Hughes will be joined by Andrew Young, a civil rights pioneer and former United Nations ambassador who marched alongside King, as well as Jonathan Eig, whose best-selling book King: A Life won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize.
Together, they will examine how the earlier Civil Rights Movement used nonviolence to unite Americans and transform the country—and what that strategy can teach us today, at a moment when America is at a boiling point.
Why This Conversation Matters Now
With political violence again making headlines—from protests in Minneapolis to the murder of Charlie Kirk—this timely event brings together three extraordinary voices in a legendary venue for a conversation we won’t soon get again. It is The Free Press’s first-ever event in Atlanta, and one you won’t want to miss.
The central question: Is King’s strategy of nonviolence still useful in 2026? Or is it already a relic of a more hopeful time?
Event Details and Ticket Information
A limited number of VIP tickets are available for those who want to join an intimate pre-event reception—an opportunity to mingle with fellow Free Pressers and meet the special guests.
Paid subscribers get exclusive presale access until Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. ET, when tickets open to the general public. Want early access? Become a paid subscriber now.
This event is part of The Free Press’s America at 250—a yearlong celebration of the country’s founding ideals and their role in shaping our future.
