I still have a dream that one day all of God's children will have food and clothing and material well-being for their bodies, culture and education for their minds, and freedom for their spirits." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is preparing to enter its third decade of celebrating the accomplishments and legacy of one of this nation's greatest civil rights leaders! 

Monday, January 21, 2008 will mark the 21st anniversary of the nation's largest MLK March in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  More than 100,000 adults and children of every race are expected to participate in the nearly three-mile march through the community's eastside.

The MLK Commission organizes the march and leads the community effort of more than two dozen events paying tribute to Dr. King.  The wide variety of educational, inspirational and celebratory events take place at City library branches, college and university campuses as well as military installations.

Education - pursuit of, equal opportunity to, individual and community responsibility for - will be the focus of the 2008 MLK Commemoration. 

Get involved...

If you would like to get involved in the planning efforts for the MLK March and Commemoration, please attend the monthly community meetings held each second Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Charity Convent, 210 S. Grimes. PLEASE NOTE: January 7, 2008 is the final commission meeting prior to the 21st annual MLK March.

If you would like to support the MLK March, annual MLK scholarships, or any of events that will take place, the MLK Commission welcomes the partnership of local and national businesses.  Please contact the City of San Antonio MLK Commission staff liaison at 207-7224 for more information.