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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 …

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.

March on West in Glendale will celebrate MLK

1/4/2023
Hundreds of kids will commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual March on West event in Glendale.

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 …

Scottsdale doctor receives diversity champion title

12/15/2022
Dr. Alyx Porter Umphrey has been named the 2023 Diversity Champion by the Scottsdale nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity. She will be recognized at the 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Dinner Celebration, which takes place 5:30 p.m., Jan. 12, at the Fieldhouse at Scottsdale Stadium.

Gilbert man sentenced for firearms offense

11/16/2022
A Gilbert man was sentenced to 33 months in prison for dealing in firearms without a license.  Chris Oliver, 24, of Gilbert, Arizona, was sentenced Oct. 17 by U.S. District Judge Douglas L. …

Theater Works’ ‘Junie B Jones Jr.’ adaptation …

7/8/2022
Theater Works’ Youth Works’ production, “Junie B Jones Jr. The Musical," explores childhood friendships and imaginations Aug. 12 to 28 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Cullison’s lifelong pursuit of human equality …

1/19/2022
A businessman approaches a young, pregnant woman with a child in tow handing out fliers at the precipice of the Sí, se Puede movement made famous by civil rights leader Caesar Chavez in …

‘You Are Here’ — Leaders juried at Scottsdale …

1/14/2022
Keynote speaker Patricia Russell-McCloud presented her riveting opening and closing statements with “You are here,” using conviction as if in a courtroom, during Scottsdale’s 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream” Community Dinner Celebration on Jan. 12, at Embassy Suites Scottsdale Resort.

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.