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 ...
How did MLK Day become law?
It took a long political effort to make the King Holiday commemoration a federal law. ATLANTA — The MLK Day holiday is marked annually as a day of service and remembrance of the struggle for justice, ...
Elkhart celebrates MLK Day with art promoting change and unity in Benham neighborhood
With Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrations and ceremonies happening across Michiana, Elkhart is celebrating through the ...
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Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and impact ... because of the resistance of controversial former Gov. Evan Mecham. On Jan. 12, 1987, Mecham rescinded a 1986 executive ...
Students honor MLK through art contest at East Stroudsburg University
An art contest in the Poconos is centered around his message. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with students about the impact ...
MLK Day march brings messages of love, justice and respect to Eugene
Hundreds marched from Autzen to The Shedd on MLK Day, braving the cold to honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, love, and ...
Trump promises to make King's dream a reality, as some rally to defend civil rights
A rally at a historic Black church celebrated the civil rights legend and included a vow to protect rights under the new ...