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King Holiday History in Arizona

Arizona's King Holiday history dates back to 1984. Find out about the journey to honor – and to keep – a dream...

July 1984

Phoenix City Council unanimously votes to honor Dr. King with a paid holiday for city workers.

OUR TEAM

The members of the Arizona MLK Celebration Committee work tirelessly to make sure the Valley of the Sun honors the legacy of Dr. King.

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Assisting Dr. Gene Blue, Celebration Committee chair, are co-chairs Ron Williams

and Valerie Churchwell.

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c/o Arizona OIC

39 E. Jackson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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F 602-252-3598

Contact Us

Please fill out the contact form below if you would like more information or have questions about the Arizona MLK Celebration on January 12. We will promptly get back to you. Questions directly for Arizona OIC, please email the address listed to the left.

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MLK March & Festival Form

Please fill out the contact form below (or call 623-282-1555) if you would like more information or have questions about the Arizona MLK March and Festival, including vendors and entertainment opportunities, taking place at Margaret T. Hance Park Monday, January 15.

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