PHOTOS: Atlanta and nation observe MLK holiday

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PHOTOS: Atlanta and nation observe MLK holiday

Martin Luther King Jr.'s hometown church Ebenezer Baptist Church celebrates the life of the Civil Rights leader. Communities nationwide celebrate King with a day of service.

Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II delivers a keynote speech during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

A program booklet for the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The audience reacts during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Tamika Patton performs during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Students participate in Youth Presentation during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Members of Korean fan dance team perform during pre-program event before the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Kemina Lane delivers a tribute to Coretta Scott King during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The audience reacts during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The audience reacts during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The audience reacts during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Nine-time GRAMMY nominee and Five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant performs during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Trust In God - Aware Worship ft. Mark Gutierrez performs during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II delivers keynote speech during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II delivers keynote speech during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

The audience reacts during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Luke Emrich paints part of a mural at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

A young volunteer paints part of a mural at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers from the College Football Playoff Foundation partner with Hands on Atlanta to pack meals and STEAM kits at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteers paint part of a mural at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

Volunteer, Tyrone Robinson, paints part of a mural at Hope Hill Elementary in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC).

A marcher holds up a sign at a march and rally at the South Carolina Statehouse to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his holiday on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

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Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks during the 57th Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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