Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • International
  • Race & Ethnicity

Location

501 Woodlane DriveSuite 122 SouthLittle Rock, AR 72201 United States
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Mission Statement


The purpose of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to:

  • Promote racial harmony; understanding; community service, respect and goodwill among all citizens

  • Promote principles of nonviolence

  • Promote awareness and appreciation of the Civil Rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Develop, coordinate and advise the Governor and General Assembly of ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of Dr. King's Holiday

Description

The Commission is guided by Dr. King's teachings and philosophy of love, tolerance, and nonviolence. It strives for social improvement in Arkansas, helping communities and organizations achieve new levels of leadership and public service. The Commission works directly with youth and others, encouraging them to embrace alternatives to violence and discover their common humanity. Through activities that stress racial and cultural diversity, the Commission offers Arkansas youth a new understanding of the important roles they play in the communities, now and in the future.

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by Walter W. from Little Rock, AR (Administrator for this Organization) (2015-04-22 14:31:39.0)
Because these summits educate our youth on professional development, leadership, Arkansas history, crime prevention, and so much more. The mission of the state’s Arkansas MLK, Jr. Commission is to reach youth in all regions of the state. The Arkansas MLK, Jr. Commission has had great success in holding its past twelve (12) Nonviolence Youth Summits, which have each garnered the attendance of hundreds of youth.
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