Commemorative Vigil (This event is free and open to all)

4/4/2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM State Capitol Steps FORMAL INVITATION TO: SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS FROM: Mr. DuShun Scarbrough, Executive Director RE: 44th Anniversary Commemorative Vigil April 4, 2012 will mark the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Part of the mission of the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to promote and preserve the life and legacy of Dr. King in our state. This Vigil serves as a celebration in remembrance of the noble works and tenets of Dr. King. We are inviting you to participate and come join us as our agency takes great pride in fulfilling Dr. King’s philosophies of social equality and multiculturalism. This event is free and open to all, but prior confirmation of attendance is requested. 44th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 2012 Commemorative Vigil Presented by: The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Wednesday, April 4, 2012 10:00 AM State Capitol Steps For More information please contact Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission at 501-683-1300 Or RSVP via email to dushun.scarbrough@arkansas.gov – Executive Director 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 young Arkansans a new understanding of the important roles they play in their communities, now and in the future. Please join us in supporting our Arkansas Youth in their determination in promoting the remembrance of Dr. King while participating in community service. The AMLKC will acknowledge the annual “Arkansas Youth Community Service Day” to promote the noble tenets of Dr. King. During his lifetime, Dr. King sought to find the common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together as equals to address important community issues. Service, he realized, was the great equalizer. As he once said, “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” Register Export To Desktop Return