The article outlines Arizona's contentious history with recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday and the eventual voter approval in 1992.

The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being commemorated in Phoenix on Monday with an MLK Day march and festival.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates ... 1993, Arizona celebrated its first official Martin Luther King Day holiday as a state. Thousands of people marched in Phoenix, and festivities included ...

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.

It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

MLK Day 2025:Where to celebrate Dr. King's legacy in metro Phoenix King was assassinated ... the event would depend on Arizona recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday.

Bridget was diagnosed with bone cancer at just 6 years old, but survived with the help of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points — 23 in the second half — and Darius Garland added 16 as the Cleveland Cavaliers began the season's unofficial second half by dominating the Phoenix Suns 118-92 in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee on Monday.

PHOENIX — After nearly 50 years, a Phoenix pastor who helped bring Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Arizona is stepping down from his pulpit. "I'm not mad with anybody. I love pastoring. I love preaching, "Pastor Warren Stewart Sr. said. "But I'm tired! I've been doing this for 48 years."

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