The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission or "MLK Commission," was established on April 3, 1986, by official act of the San Antonio City Council through City Resolution No. 86-15-19 under the leadership of then-Mayor Henry Cisneros. The MLK, Jr. Commission is a volunteer organization. On January 19, 1987, chaired by Aaronetta Pierce, the Commission and the City of San Antonio held its first official Martin Luther King, Jr. March.
The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission organizes the annual MLK March and leads the community effort of various events paying tribute to Dr. King. The wide variety of educational, inspirational and celebratory events take place at locations across the city.
Mission
The mission of the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to promote human equality, the principles of nonviolence, and the understanding and acceptance of racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among citizens, all as a way of building community among all citizens of San Antonio and across the United States.
Purpose
The Commission advances its mission through a variety of events and programs by encouraging awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
Commission Meetings
MLK Commission meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Claude Black Center located at 2805 East Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78219.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Keely Petty
MLK Commission Chair
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Byrd Bonner
Interfaith Service Chair
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Carla Williams-Walker
Vice MLK Commissioner Chair
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Harold Moore
MLK Wreath Laying Chair
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Renee Watson
MLK March Chair
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Marry Fulton Moore
MLK Wreath Laying Co-Chair
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Russell Le Day
MLK Budget Chair
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Francine Johnson
MLK Public Awards Chair
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Jay Maurice Gibbs
MLK Finance Chair
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Dr. George Williams
MLK Scholarship Program Chair
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Shermeka Hudson
MLK Communications Chair
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Chaunice Holley
MLK Youth Empowerment Summit Chair
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TBA
MLK Fundraiser Chair
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Mark Crump
MLK Youth Empowerment Summit Co-Chair
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Carla Williams-Walker
MLK Outreach & Community Chair
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TBA
Trinity University Lecture Chair
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Mia Morris
MLK Commemorative Program Chair
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DreamWeek San Antonio
DreamWeek is a 12 day celebration of events that fosters the exchange of ideas on universal issues in order to promote tolerance, equality, and diversity. The January, city-wide summit of events takes place in downtown San Antonio and provides a forum for the global community to unite and discuss ideas that will inspire and shape a greater, enlightened society. The 12 days of global exchange and festivities include a series of keynote speaking engagements, mixers, events, and celebrations that foster discussions designed to inspire and motivate the community into creating a more tolerant and enlightened society.
DreamWeek culminates in a 150,000+ person march organized by the City of San Antonio’s MLK Commission. The Summit goal is to honor the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to proliferate and modernize his aspirations, as well as advance the wisdom and enlightenment of great humanitarians like him.
For more information, please visit DreamWeek.