Since 1982, the MLK Commission has been organizing a special celebration each year for the Knoxville area to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The week long celebration focuses on providing education and leadership training for adults and youth and promotes reconciliation through peaceful conflict resolution.  Part of the celebration also includes stories of racial struggles with emphasis on non-violence, equality, and love.

This year’s celebration will take on a special emphasis of education and will embody the theme of “Intelligence plus Character.”   The guiding light for 2013 will be Sarah Moore Greene, Knoxville’s leader in the civil rights movement and in the education of all children.  Ms. Greene passed away August 15^th at the age of 102 but her spirit and legacy will be the stimulus for this year’s celebration.

Please Join us. We Look forward to seeing you.