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AZ Central · 4d

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 Bowl played a role.

USA Today · 2d

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.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

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.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 23h

MLK Day 2025 freebies in Arizona: All the parks you can get in for free

National and state parks in Arizona will waive entry fees for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Save money at Grand Canyon, in Sedona and more.

MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday

For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that thi

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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 ...

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Below-normal temps forecasted for MLK day in Phoenix area

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Temperatures will remain slightly below normal for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the mid-60s. It will be ...

ABC15 Arizona4h

MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Gorgeous MLK Day weekend continues in the Valley

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

Phoenix New Times1d

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in metro Phoenix

What’s real matters. We’re committed to providing you with the truth. If you value journalism like ours that strengthens ...

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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...

Arizona Daily Star1d

Tucson's MLK Day events: March, celebration, volunteer projects

Tucson's MLK Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at the Reid Park Bandshell. A 3-mile ...

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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 ...

National Basketball Association4d

NBA on MLK Day 2025: Schedule of games & how to watch

NBA.com Staff The NBA honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy on MLK Day 2025. The 39th edition of the NBA on MLK ...

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