Photos: MLK Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church

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Photos: MLK Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Photos from the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jan. 20, 2014.

Morehouse freshman Amahd Richburg, 18, of Greer, S.C., awaits the start of the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

The crowd of parishioners listens as the Ebenezer Praise team leads them in song before the start of the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

The crowd of parishioners listens as the Ebenezer Praise team leads them in song before the start of the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

The crowd of parishioners listens as the Ebenezer Praise team leads them in song before the start of the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

Embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis and his wife, Philippa, attend the service Monday. The 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center, gives the Call to Commemoration during the service.

Gov. Nathan Deal (center) sits next to Sen. Johnny Isakson before giving remarks during the service.

Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center, gives the Call to Commemoration during the service.

Dr. Christine King Farris presides over the service.

A member of the crowd holds a commemorative program.

Sen. Johnny Isakson gives remarks during the service.

Sen. Johnny Isakson gives remarks during the service. Behind him on the podium are the Rev. Raphael Warnock (left), senior pastor of Ebenezer; Dr. Bernice King; Dr. Christine King Farris; and Gov. Nathan Deal.

Gov. Nathan Deal gives remarks during the service.

Gov. Nathan Deal talks about honoring the Rev. King at the Georgia Capitol during the service.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed invites the crowd to give applause for Dr. Bernice King, as the Rev. Raphael Warnock, Dr. Christine King Farris and Gov. Nathan Deal look on during the service.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed gives remarks during the service.

The 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

Kelo Ekwegbalu, 6, and his brother, Letanna Ekwegbalu, 4, of Powder Springs, watch the service from a standing-room-only crowd in the balcony of Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday.

Kelo Ekwegbalu, 6, and his brother, Letanna Ekwegbalu, 4, of Powder Springs, watch the service from a standing-room-only crowd in the balcony of Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday.

Musical selection "America Recovers" is presented by Iconic Journey during the service.

A group of youth, presided over by Farris Christine Watkins (third from right), grand-niece of MLK Jr., present his Nobel Acceptance speech during the service.

Violinist Ken Ford performs during the service.

Violinist Ken Ford performs during the service.

Violinist Ken Ford celebrates with Dr. Bernice King after he performed during the service.

Sophia Campos with United We Dream gives remarks during the service.

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Morehouse freshman Amahd Richburg, 18, of Greer, S.C., awaits the start of the 46th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 20, 2014.

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