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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.

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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 · 15h

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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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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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 ...

Mesa Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. with Annual Parade and Festival Highlighting Unity and Inclusion

Mesa celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade and festival under this year's theme, "Building Bridges: ...

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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 ...

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What's open, closed on MLK Day? Is there school on MLK Day? What to know ahead of Monday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just around the corner, bringing with it closures and adjusted hours for schools, stores and ...

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