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It took years of acrimonious fights to create an MLK holiday in Arizona

It took a long and contentious fight to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday in Arizona. The big picture: The movement to carve out a day to honor King began shortly after his 1968 assassination.

USA Today · 20h

Look back at photos of Arizonans pushing for MLK Day holiday

Arizona was one of the last states to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday and the only state that required a public vote to do so.

West Valley View · 1d

Arizona’s convoluted history with MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized across the nation, both as a state and national holiday, on the civil rights activist’s birthday, Jan. 20. The day serves as an

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USA Today · 20h

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Day 2025? Here's your guide to mail and more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.

Voice of America · 1h

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it

Arizona Daily Sun · 19h

Arizona residents get free admission to state parks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Adventure seekers can enjoy a fee-free day at an Arizona state park on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role

Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super ...

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Temperature drop expected across Phoenix area ahead of MLK weekend

The forecast shows a few sprinkles and mountain flurries overnight as a rather dry, weak low-pressure system exits the state ...

ABC15 Arizona5h

MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Gorgeous MLK Day weekend in the Valley

Learn more about the latest Phoenix area weather forecast and conditions with Most Accurate Forecast from ABC15.

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'Where God wanted me to be': Retiring pastor recalls heated Arizona MLK Jr. Day effort

I'd never had a white person talk to me like that,' Warren Stewart Sr. says, recalling the late Gov. Evan Mecham and the ...

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Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther ...

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MLK Day: Join Shreveport Green ‘make an impact’

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 20th, and nationwide, people will honor his legacy with acts of ...

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