Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and impact of the activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.King is remembered as a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and for his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. His legacy is still alive 56 years later.Most people are given the day off from work and school in observance of the federal holiday. Arizonans might spend the long weekend getting things done around the house, relaxing in the cool weather or attending a local event to honor King.But did you know it took Arizona a tumultuous 15 years to recognize Martin Luther King Day as an official holiday? Here’s what happened.When is MLK Day?Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year. This, year that falls on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?King was born on Jan. 15, 1929.MLK Day 2025:Where to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy in metro PhoenixWhen did Martin Luther King Jr. die?King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.When did MLK Day become a holiday? …
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