Photos: Atlanta celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2013

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Atlanta celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Atlanta celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

David George Ball delivers a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Elisabeth Omilami delivers a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

People watch a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Connie Smith (in purple with fur collar) and others watch a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

(From left) The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Christine King Farris and Bernice King watch a broadcast of President Barack Obama taking the oath of office during his inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Jan. 21, 2013 Atlanta -- (From left) Christine King Farris watches a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. BITA HONARVAR / BHONARVAR@AJC.COM

Vernay Dabney cheers as she watches a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

(From left) Herschelle Adams and her mother Ozie "Jackie" Adams each wipe tears from their eyes as they watch a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Howard King watches a broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

The Commemorative Service Choir sings "Hymns for Our Time" by John Ness Block at the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers the Call to Commemoration at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Bria Walker of the Shiloh High School Concert Choir bows her head as Joseph Ripley, pastor of the Body of Christ Church International delivers the invocation at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Congregant Cal H.P. Merrell stands and lifts his voice as the Commemorative Service Choir sings "You Must Have That True Religion" by Roland Carter at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Mariama Jobe enjoys music at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Keepsake programs like this one were distributed at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Bernice King speaks at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

(From left) Lydia and Latrice Pace sing at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

(From left) Sunshine Lewis and Gail Cook stand and enjoy music at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez delivers the keynote speech at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

Participants eat at Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Hundreds of volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview to those in need.

Participants eat at Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Hundreds of volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview to those in need.

Participants get haircuts at Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Hundreds of volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview to those in need.

Volunteers plate food during the Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner event at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview.

Pastor Linda Cornelius prays for Ryan Jackson during the Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner event at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview.

Janice Burley-Black with the Georgia Department of Labor holds a class on job interviews at the Hosea Feed the Hungry annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner event at the Georgia World Congress Center Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Volunteers provided a meal, shower, hair cuts, medical care, clothing and classes on how to prepare for a job interview.

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David George Ball delivers a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

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