Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.

The Rev. Bernice King spoke at Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former congregation at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

The daughter of the late Martin Luther King Jr. warned Monday of "sinister forces" and "some disturbing things to come" just hours before President-elect Trump retook office. Why it matters: The Martin Luther King Jr.

ATLANTA — The King Center in Atlanta will mark the MLK Day holiday on Monday with its Beloved Community commemorative service and other civic events to continue the effort of fulfilling Dr. King's vision of a global cooperative society "in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth."

From MLK Day and a national championship in Atlanta to Inauguration Day in Washington D.C, Channel 2 Action News will have you covered on this busy Monday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 13 holidays recognized by the federal government, meaning many businesses and services won’t be operating. Today, January 20, 2025, is a day that features two significant national events.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.