History
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations, and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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11 Arizona towns with questionable names
Dirty, simple, and strange are the only ways to describe these 11 Arizona town names that will have you blushing—or scratching your head.
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The long struggle for some states, including Arizona, to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
While it is now a time-honored tradition, the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day had a prolonged, difficult path to acceptance—especially in Arizona.
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Learn about 8 of the oldest buildings in Arizona
Learn about eight of the oldest buildings in Arizona, from long-abandoned factories to a historic hotel.
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What to know about Phoenix’s 11 sister cities (in 11 different countries!)
Phoenix is fortunate enough to have 11 sister cities in 11 countries. Find out more about every single one!
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From desert roots to downtown: The history of Phoenix
Explore Phoenix’s history—from ancient Hohokam settlement to modern metropolis—that shaped the Southwest’s largest city.
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What Arizona’s immigrant population looked like in 1900
These countries are where most of Arizona’s immigrant community was coming from in 1900.
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Remember these broken US-Indigenous treaties this Native American Heritage Month
As long as the United States has negotiated treaties with Indigenous nations, it has broken those treaties. Learn about them here for Native American Heritage Month.
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Get to know 13 of the teeniest, tiniest towns in Arizona
Explore 13 of the smallest towns in Arizona, from villages and hamlets to tiny towns with novelty names.
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10 celebrities who took their last breath in Arizona
Discover the final moments of 10 iconic celebrities who bid farewell in Arizona. From Hollywood stars to music legends, explore their lasting legacies.
