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Arizona, MLK Day

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 · 11h

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 · 9h

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta

Arizona Republic on MSN · 32m

39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration

During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration city leaders and organizers express messages of hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office

Richmond · 5h

A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Chicago Tribune · 5h

Events planned in Aurora to celebrate Martin Luther King Day

Several events are planned in Aurora on Monday to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday honoring the legendary Civil Rights leader.

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.

'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 ...

Arizona Daily Sun10h

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 ...

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MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader

On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and ...

Arizona Daily Star1d

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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MLK weekend traffic restrictions in the Valley: What to know before hitting the road

There will be notable restrictions and closures on Loop 101 and Interstate 10, as well as on- and off-ramp closures.

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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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