Martin Luther King Elementary and Percy L. Julian School hosted events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Julian held a 3-on-3 basketball tournament featuring Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy taking home gold in both the boys' and girls' divisions.
At the same event, AZCAAR and the Phoenix Suns excited students with story readings and free books. MLK held a march with local leaders, including Senator Ruben Gallego. The community event offered resources, mobile mammogram screenings, and carnival fun.
Local artist Adrian "AWER" Garcia painted a beautiful mural at MLK, symbolizing unity between the schools, combining elements from the school’s mascots, the monarch butterfly and eagle feathers. The events received media coverage, showcasing Roosevelt in a positive light.