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,

Across Michigan, there were several events celebrating MLK Day with an eye on Trump's plans as he becomes president

Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.

Monday’s win was the most improbable, with the Grizzlies erasing a double-digit deficit to earn an impressive 108-106 comeback win over the Timberwolves on MLK Day at FedExForum. The Grizzlies trailed 100-95 before reeling off an 11-0 run to take a lead they ultimately never relinquished.

T he Memphis Grizzlies secured a 108-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the special National TV MLK game on 92.9 FM ESPN. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 24 points