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