His Legacy Lives Through Us
A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
His Legacy Lives Through Us
A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK’s Impact
True Transformation
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in the hearts and minds of Americans as a pivotal agent of change in our nation’s history. In the wake of his devastating assassination, Tyrone Parker responded in anguish and anger. However, after reacting to this grief through rioting, and consequently serving a prison sentence, Parker experienced a truly MLK-inspired transformation. He worked with his friends from high school to begin the Alliance of Concerned Men, an empowering and uplifting organization dedicated to changing narratives in their community through talking, listening, and caring.
Hear From the Community
Peace Walk 2025
Tyrone Parker
Founding Member
“We’re in this together, and that is the spirit of Martin Luther King. ACM is community…We are them and they are we.”
Kemry Hughes
Co-Chair
“This is a time to celebrate a man who stood for peace…who tried to elevate consciousness around love and humanity…This is a time to celebrate the work.”
Stuart Anderson
Co-Chair
“We need you to commit to something…the noble struggle for equal rights…peace across the country…the peace right in our neighborhoods.”
Owe Owolewa
U.S. Representative
“The work is critical…even though I’m a politician or lawmaker, there’s a lot of things I can’t do legislatively…We need people in the communities.”
Walter Hilliard III
Outreach Worker
“Togetherness, Unity, Solidarity. Coming together for a common purpose and goal. Serving a community that needs the service of love…hope.”
Kevin “Cheese” Chase
Outreach Worker
“Life is about enjoying life and having fun. And we ain’t having fun if it’s being violent.”
T. Davis
Community Member
“Men like Tyrone Parker—they’re the reason that a lot of us that went into incarceration were able to still keep their relationship with their children.”
Tammy Murphy
Community Member
“[Martin Luther King Jr.] did a lot for us. In this country and around the world.”
Arkita Hammond
Mentor & Safe Passage
“Without community there is no ACM. We need to be there to be able to help them and build strong bonds.”
Asia
Community Member
“When it comes to protesting or marching, we need it peaceful. We need a peaceful protest no matter what the situation.”
Curtis Brothers
Violence Interruptor
“If you don’t build your community up, you’ll have to tear it down.”
Glen Eichelberger
Community Member
“In spite of where you come from, the possibilities are still endless in America.”
