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,

Born in Atlanta, civil rights icon and social activist, Martin Luther King Jr., made it his life mission to end segregation and fight for racial equality. He was shot and killed in Memphis at the age of 39.

Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Monday marks the third time in the nearly 40 years since the federal King holiday became law that it coincides with a presidential inauguration.