*MISSION STATEMENT

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center promotes, preserves, and extends African-American culture and history.  The cultural Center is a non-profit community-directed facility dedicated to providing access to resources and programming for people of all ages.  The Center is a regional cultural facility inspired by the spirit and vision of  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Goal:

·        To establish a comprehensive collection of African-American historical/cultural materials and develop programs that provide wide access to both the spirit and content of this history and culture.

·        To offer programs that focus on African-American artists and performers; to highlight and celebrate local and regional talent; and to honor Pittsburgh-born artists of African American heritage.

·        To offer educational activities to facilitate sharing and guidance between people of different generations and types of experience.

·        To provide services to community of which the cultural center is a part, and to encourage community interaction with and support of those in need.




*Update of mission statement developed in May 1992 by Board of the Cultural Center