Hundreds of people congregated at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Monday to remember the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"As Dr. King reminded us many years ago, life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others," President Obama said.
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference called on those at the church to honor King's legacy by being a vehicle for change.
"Rise up and clothe the naked, rise up and give shelter to the homeless, rise up and eradicate poverty," Rodriguez said.
Bernice King, who is also a reverend, called this an exciting and troubling time filled with uncertainty -- a time when her father's principles of inciting change through peaceful and nonviolent means are needed more now than ever.
"So there is a dire need of the mission, the message, and the movement of nonviolence to be embraced by a new generation of leaders," Bernie King said.
Monday was only the second time in history that MLK Day coincided with the presidential inauguration.
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The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
