The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission are contributors that continue to advance the civil rights that helped paved the way for all Arkansans

Join the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for the 2025 Black History Gospel Extravaganza! When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Time: Doors open at 6 PM, program starts at 7 PM Where: Riceland Hall, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Admission: FREE and open to everyone!

At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission proudly announces Arkansas’ first commemorative license plate dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission (AMLKC), with the assistance of the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), has implemented a program that is designed to encourage youth ages 10 to 18 to engage in positive leadership …

As the Executive Director of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, Mr. Scarbrough’s goal is to cooperatively strive to keep Commissioners informed of staff progress and community unification, in accordance with the views of the Governor of the state of Arkansas.

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In September 1944, Martin Luther King began his studies at Morehouse College in Atlanta, following in the footsteps of his father, Martin Luther King, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, A. D. Williams. His experiences outside the classroom set him on a path toward the ministry and the struggle for civil rights.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission collaborated with I.C.E. (Ivy Center of Education) to chaperon 60+ youth on a tour of the White House in Washington, D.C.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announces it 2021 MLK Day of Service, King Holiday Day of Impact. The event will be hosted virtually on the Commission’s various platforms, premiering globally on Dr. King’s birthday, Friday, January 15, 2021, on the following platforms: