THE DRUM MAJOR INSTITUTE

The Drum Major Institute was re-formed in early 2002, with the intentions of resuming the work of the Civil Rights Movement.  Deriving direct support and inspiration from the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Wachtel, DMI holds that for reform to occur in the local, state, and national social climate, change must occur in the political climate.  These changes require active democratic engagement, reform of public and private educational, and a reconsideration of the American criminal justice system.  As these institutions are the fundaments of political activity, they can only be responsible to the "public will" when the public is engaged, active, and most importantly, participating in the workings of these systems.  The Drum Major Institute focuses largely upon issues dealing with minorities, although these issues transcend all social boundaries.