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Arizona, MLK Day

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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.

USA Today · 21h

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.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 1d

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta

USA Today · 21h

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 closed. Here's what to know.

Voice of America · 2h

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it

Arizona Daily Sun · 20h

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 Jr. Day.

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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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Free admission to state parks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for Arizona residents

Adventure seekers can enjoy a fee-free day at an Arizona state park on Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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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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'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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How to visit Michigan's national parks for free. Park service waives fee on MLK Day

Entrance fees for Michigan's national parks and lakeshores will be waived Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's what to know.

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MLK Day: Join Shreveport Green ‘make an impact’

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 20th, and nationwide, people will honor his legacy with acts of ...

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Trump will take office on MLK Day in rare inaugural occurence. Here's when it happened last

Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Here's what to know about MLK Day, Inauguration Day and why the two are being observed ...

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