Keyword: MLK

Here are the details on Peoria's second annual MLK Day …

1/13/2023
In celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the city of Peoria is hosting its second annual MLK Day of Service, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 14,  at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St.

Several MLK events to support Valley-wide

1/12/2023
The city of Scottsdale is among the first municipalities in the Valley to kick off this year’s celebrations recognizing the sanctity of sacrifice and giving of oneself at its 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. dinner.

Martin Luther King Parade, festival  Monday in Mesa

1/10/2023
The city of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee invite the community to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 16. This year’s 25th-anniversary …

The 28th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival & …

1/10/2023
CHANDLER — The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division invites the community to the 28th annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Dr. …

Glendale offices, services schedule for MLK holiday

1/9/2023
The city of Glendale offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MLK Day of Service coming to Glendale

1/8/2023
The city of Glendale is calling on residents to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Day of Service.

Litchfield Park to close for New Year’s, MLK Day

12/30/2022
The city of Litchfield Park will have altered services and hours of operation in observance of the new year.  Both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fall on a weekend, so the …

City of Goodyear to close for New Year’s, MLK Day 

12/30/2022
The city of Goodyear will have altered services and hours of operation in observance of the new year.  Goodyear city employees are guaranteed 12 holidays off, including New Year’s Day. …

Tempe sets the date for MLK Diversity Awards

12/23/2022
Celebrate the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the MLK Diversity Awards breakfast in Tempe. 

Save the date for Martin Luther King Parade, …

12/20/2022
The city of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee invite the community to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 16. This year’s 25th-anniversary …

Juneteenth becomes paid holiday for Florence town …

12/19/2022
The Florence Town Council has approved replacing Columbus Day with Juneteenth as a paid holiday for town employees. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National …

Herberger play captures fictional meeting between MLK, …

2/3/2022
A fictional meeting between Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X is the basis for a new production on stage now in Phoenix.

Phoenix-area MLK events include ceremonies, day of …

1/10/2022
In addition to traditional ceremonies commemorating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many events are scheduled throughout the Valley, including many days designated community service days.

Martin Luther King Parade and Festival Jan. 17 in Mesa

1/5/2022
The community is invited to join the city of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 17. This year’s celebration theme is …

Save the date for Martin Luther King Parade and …

12/31/2021
The community is invited to join the city of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 17. This year’s celebration theme is …

Save the date for Martin Luther King Parade and …

12/24/2021
The community is invited to join the city of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 17. This year’s celebration theme is …

‘Free Hugs Guy’ encourages Scottsdale to keep …

1/15/2021
While the ambiance was different for the 27th Annual Scottsdale Celebrates MLK Jr. Living the Dream event — a popular attraction that usually has gospel singers, a lavish dinner with clips showing Civil Rights footage in the background — the message of unity remains the same.

Iganian: We must unite against racial injustice

1/13/2021
Last year was a harrowing time in America’s rich and complicated history. Our great nation was faced with a novel coronavirus and an old, deeply ingrained racial disease aching for healing and remedy.

Wintersteen: Why celebrate MLK Jr. Day now?

1/8/2021
For 23 years, the Town of Paradise Valley has had a tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an in-person celebration and luncheon, and this year, while dramatically different in some …

MLK celebration in Glendale will ‘march’ on

1/5/2021
When Charles St. Clair arrived in Arizona in 1990, to begin a faculty position with the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies at ASU West in Glendale, the local culture was shifting.

Mesa remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual …

1/4/2021
While Mesa is not hosting an in-person parade and festival due to the pandemic, the city will honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual parade. The event is on …