NC Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
NC Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
History of the Commission
The Commission works to encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the State relating to the observance of the legal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. It also works to promote among the people of NC an awareness and appreciation of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The commission is governed by General Statute 143B-426.34A and General Statute 143B-426.34B.
2023 NC State Employees Annual MLK Observance Program
The 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Program was held Friday Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:45 a.m., in person at First Baptist Church (99 North Salisbury St.) View the embedded video to watch a recording.
The theme for this year’s event was derived from one of Dr. King’s most notable quotes:
“We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience.”
Livin' the Dream Initiative Grants
Through this project, the MLK Jr. Commission seeks to increase the capacity and impact of BIPOC-ed and/or grassroots organizations in North Carolina working to advance the vision of Dr. King.
Up to five $5,000 grants will be awarded to assist these organizations.
The 2022-23 application period is closed.
About the Commission
The Commission consists of 16 members. Membership includes:
- 12 Governor appointees, including the chair
- Two appointees by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- Two appointees by the Speaker of the House of Representative
Meeting Information
| 2023 Meeting Dates |
|---|
| Jan. 25, 2023 at 3 p.m. |
For meeting minutes, email Jordan Hanna jordan.hanna@doa.nc.gov
2023 Commission Members
| Member Name | City | County | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Edwin E. Booth |
Washington |
Beaufort | Governor |
| Nervahna Crew |
Raleigh |
Wake | Governor |
| Demetrius Deloatch |
Conway |
Northhampton | Governor |
| Lucy H.F. Dinner | Raleigh | Wake | Governor |
| Dr. Rodney E. Harris (Chair) | Youngsville | Franklin | Governor |
| Jamilla Hawkins |
Tarboro |
Edgecombe | Governor |
| Stan K. Holt |
Durham |
Durham | Governor |
| Verlina P. Lomick |
Gastonia |
Cleveland | Senate Pro Tem |
| Dr. Allison Mathews |
Winston-Salem |
Forsyth | Governor |
| Howard Morgan |
Sedalia |
Guilford | Speaker of the House |
| Kiana Rivers | Durham | Pasquotank | Governor |
| Walter Rogers | Laurel Hill | Scotland | Governor |
| Carolyn Stroud | Cary |
Wake |
Speaker of the House |
| Rebecca Trammel |
Wilmington |
New Hanover | Governor |
| James Williams, Jr. |
Carrboro |
Orange | Governor |