Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why
Jan 15, 2025 · Arizona was not the last state to create an official, paid Martin Luther King holiday, but it was perhaps the most well-known of the holdouts because of the resistance of …
Arizona was the last state to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a …
Jan 15, 2024 · According to the Arizona State Library, Governor Bruce Babbitt declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day an Arizona holiday in March 1986. This came after the State Legislature …
Recognizing Change: Arizona’s convoluted history with MLK Day
Jan 20, 2025 · The holiday was finally inked into state law in November 1992. Voters passed a Martin Luther King Civil Rights Day holiday, making Arizona the last state to formally install an …
Martin Luther King Holiday in Arizona - Pima County Public Library
Dec 10, 2024 · Martin Luther King Holiday in Arizona On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a law designating the third Monday in January as a national holiday in honor of …
Phoenix 2025 Martin Luther King Day events | Phoenix New Times
Jan 18, 2025 · Martin Luther King Day will be observed on Jan. 20 this year. Here are 6 ways to honor the late civil rights leader around metro Phoenix.
AZMLK – MLK Celebrations
Attending the AZMLK yearly event offers a profound opportunity to engage with the vibrant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Held annually from January 17 to 25, this celebration in Arizona …
Arizona’s convoluted history with MLK Day | News
Jan 17, 2025 · Voters passed a Martin Luther King Civil Rights Day holiday, making Arizona the last state to formally install an MLK holiday and the only state to approve it by popular vote, …
What day is MLK Day 2025? Marches and celebrations in Phoenix
Jan 2, 2025 · Glendale Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Glendale invites the community to honor King’s legacy of service and unity …
Getting an MLK holiday in Arizona wasn't easy - Axios
Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Minorities in Arizona: Historical ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday in Arizona. Despite the federal establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, which was passed by Congress and signed by President …
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