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 ...
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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 ...
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MLK Day Service 2025: How to watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection on racism ... In 1987, Arizona Gov.
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Arizona's Journey from Controversy to Celebration of MLK Day Highlights Economic Impact and Civil Rights Legacy
The article outlines Arizona's contentious history with recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday and the ...
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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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor’s executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.
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A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor's executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.