It is up to each individual to follow the vision Dr. King worked so tirelessly to fulfill. Our unity and strength will help us to realize that the ethnic diversity that binds us together will provide us with the energy and ability to build a better world.”
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.