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Arizona, MLK Day

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.

Axios Phoenix on MSN · 1d

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.

Yahoo · 1d

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

Mon. is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Phoenix New Times · 12h

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in metro Phoenix

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CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 1d

Philadelphians pay tribute to civil rights icon ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.

Albuquerque Journal · 6h

Hundreds march to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

A motorcade guided the way with flashing red and blue lights. Hundreds marched from the University of New Mexico to Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque during the MLK Commemorative March

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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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 ...

Arizona Daily Star8h

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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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 ...

'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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Arizona residents get free admission to state parks on MLK Day

Arizona residents get free admission to state parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and some visitors may be asked to answer a planning survey for the park system.

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