Dr. "San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission" or "MLK, Jr. 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 MLK, Jr. Commission organizes the 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
Commission meeting dates are the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Barbara Jordan Community Center located at 2803 E. Commerce St. San Antonio TX 78203.
Commission Members
Councilman Art Hall 
Honorary Chair
210.207.7084 |
Bishop Rosa Wilson
Early Morning Worship
210.326.7738 |
Nathaniel Davis
Commission/March Program Chair
210.391.9086 |
Kathleen Carter-Stiggers
Fundraising Chair
210.872.5049 |
Pastor Keely Petty
Vice Chair
210.687.2649 |
Nettie Hinton
Interfaith Service Chair
210.409.1682 |
Mia Morris
Commemorative Program Chair
210.325.6878 |
Mary Fulton Moore
Wreath Laying Chair
210.449.3830 |
Francine Johnson
Public Awards Chair
210.859.7200 |
Carla Walker
Outreach & Communication Chair
210.843.1913
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Dr. Tonja Nelson
Budget/Finance
210.381.1871 |
Dr. Karla Duran
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Elizabeth Holmes
Gospel Extravaganza Chair
210.250.1142 |
Russell LaDay
318.436.8181 |
Dr. John Abdo
Interfaith Service Chair
210.340.7911 • 210.396.6800 |
Adriana El-Farrah
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Whitney Oliver
Youth Empowerment Chair
210.461.1709 |
Gail Collins |
Harold Moore
Wreath Laying Chair
210.290.3212 |
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Dr. George Williams
Scholarship Chair
210.463.0645
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Alli Roman
Trinity University Representative
210.449.3830 |
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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.