Atlanta Honors MLK Day with Reflection, Service, and Community Events

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Atlanta marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader born in the city he helped shape into the “Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement.” The day features a wide array of events reflecting Dr. King’s vision of equality, justice, and community service.

The King Center will host its annual Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church’s New Horizon Sanctuary, emphasizing King’s vision of a world without poverty, hunger, or discrimination, where peace and trust triumph over fear and hatred. Speakers include Dr. Bernice A. King, MLK’s daughter and CEO of The King Center, sharing insights on continuing her father’s mission. 🕊️

Across the city, programs like the Atlanta History Center’s “I Influence the Dream” invite visitors to trace Atlanta’s central role in the civil rights movement, while Hands On Atlanta organizes dozens of volunteer opportunities, honoring King’s call to make it a “day on, not a day off.” Families can also participate in crafts, celebrations, and the MLK Birthday Parade & Dance Party at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, keeping the spirit of service and unity alive for all ages. 🌎✨

Atlanta comes together today to reflect, serve, and celebrate a vision of a more inclusive and just world, reminding everyone that Dr. King’s dream continues to inspire action in the heart of the city and beyond. 💫

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