Press Release FY 2012

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission proudly announces the appointment of their newest commissioner, Reverend Dexter Howard who will represent Arkansas Congressional District 3. He replaces former commissioner, Don Bland, who recently completed his appointed term of service with the commission. 

The agency also congratulates their Executive Director, DuShun Scarbrough, on his recent nomination and award from the Arkansas State Employees Association for “Outstanding Employee of the Year.”

As the Arkansas Martin Luther King Commission enters in to a new fiscal year, they look forward to many exciting upcoming events;

• Executive Director, DuShun Scarbrough’s trip to Washington D.C., August 27 to 29, 2011.  At the invitation of the King Center in Atlanta, Mr. Scarbrough will witness the unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, August 28, 2011.
• Nonviolence Youth Summit Part V, October 21, 2011, Hope, AR.  This summit is structured to educate the youth throughout Arkansas on ways they can begin to change the face of violence in their communities and become ambassadors of peace.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. “A Day of Service,” January 16, 2012, Conway, AR.  This annual event targets homeless veterans, the homeless and less fortunate, and offers each person a free meal and personal hygiene kit as well as many other services such as health screenings and job counseling.
• In honor of Dr. King and Rosa Parks, Central Arkansas Transit Authority in conjunction with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, provides free bus rides throughout Central Arkansas on this day each year.
• 2nd Annual Coretta Scott King Day Women’s Conference, February 15, 2012, Pine Bluff, AR.  This conference targets women in our state correctional system.  The event is geared toward helping these women regain some of their self-esteem as well as the goals and dreams they have lost due to their current circumstances and to assist those who are about to be released with the tools necessary to lead productive lives.
• Nonviolence Youth Summit VI – “A New Beginning”  February 24, 2012 Harrison, AR.  This summit will prove to be historical. The City of Harrison recently reached out to the AMLCK to help promote diversity in their town and this event will help heal old wounds while building a bridge to a new future.
• 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Vigil, April 4, 2012, State Capitol in Little Rock, AR.  The vigil is a celebration in remembrance of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For questions regarding these events or if you need any additional information or assistance, please contact the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission at 501-683-1300.