Focus on Human Values

Mission Statement:

"The primary mission of this Council is to promote, appreciate and practice an awareness of cultural diversity and human rights through celebration of the values by which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived."

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council Founders - 1991
Dr. Jack Bobroff, Superintendent, Albuquerque Public Schools; Jewel L. Hall, President Northwest Mesa NAACP; The Rev. Dr. Richard D. Freeman, Pastor, St. Paul's United Church of Christ; Fannye Irving-Gibbs, Community Activist; William "Bill" Gooden, Executive Director, Convention Center, City of Albuquerque; The Rev. Charles W. Poole, Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council is a self-governing, all-volunteer, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, which has been in existence for (20) twenty years. The council depends entirely on the hard work of volunteers and donations from corporations, organizations and individuals who want to make a difference.

The Council’s Activities:

  • “Interfaith Clergy Breakfast": In the fall the Council sponsors an Interfaith Clergy Breakfast. It is the hope of the Council that the attendees carry to their congregation the word of our togetherness and common humanity. We also seek to facilitate cooperation and a desire to work with the Council to expand its mission.

  • “The Dream Endures”:  Involves Youth of all ages and all denominations. They must have an outstanding role on Dr. King’s birthday by the motto “a day on, not a day off.” The youth participate in a service activity, of their choice, during the morning hours of Dr. King’s birthday. The group is recognized for their efforts during the birthday program celebration.
  • “Keep The Dream Alive” Award:  Recognition is made to unsung volunteers. The Council says “Thank You” to one organization and two individuals who give their time and means to help others without thought of accolades or compensation. They are presented “Keep The Dream Alive” plaques of appreciation on Dr. King’s birthday in January. (You may download criteria and application at this site)

  • Scholarships:  $1,000  (One Thousand Dollars) scholarship awards will be made to deserving New Mexico high school graduates during the birthday celebration. (You may download criteria and application at this site)

  • Dr. King’s Birthday Celebration:  In the early afternoon of the holiday the annual finale event is the program celebrating Dr. King’s birthday. This program features performances by children of varied ethnicities, ranging in ages from very young through high school. “Scholarships Awards” and “Keep The Dream Alive” Awards are presented to individuals who have participated in and been selected as winners.


Donations are appreciated.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Council, Inc.
PO Box 40306
Albuquerque, NM 87196
Jewel Hall, President (505)-994-2335