Recognizing Change: Arizona’s convoluted history with MLK Day
Jan 20, 2025 · The path for Martin Luther King Jr. Day becoming a state holiday in Arizona was not simple and drew national criticism for its resistance to adopting it into law.
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why
Jan 15, 2025 · 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.
Arizona was the last state to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a …
Jan 15, 2024 · PHOENIX - Government offices in Arizona are closed on Jan. 15, 2024 as a result of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that was established to honor the late civil rights icon.
Arizona’s convoluted history with MLK Day - peoriatimes.com
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, …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events in Arizona
Jan 3, 2025 · Each January, communities across Arizona come together to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Through festivals, celebrations, and thought-provoking …
AZMLK – MLK Celebrations
The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee will celebrate its 39th year of promoting cultural diversity, awareness and unity as it seeks to involve all Arizonans in …
Martin Luther King Holiday in Arizona - Pima County Public Library
Dec 10, 2024 · In November 1992, voters passed an Martin Luther King Civil Rights Day holiday. Arizona was the last state in the union to formally install an MLK holiday. (New Hampshire has …
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 - Arizona Memory Project
Letter from Renea Pablo to Governor Mecham, February 9, 1987, re: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Arizona
History – AZMLK
Arizona’s history of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday has been marked by a series of significant events and legislative actions. Here’s a timeline of the key milestones: