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.

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.

"If you read (MLK's) quotes, they're just as relevant today as they were during his time," said Georgia Verdier, of the Elmira-Corning NAACP.

Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.

Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday brings both the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the quadrennial Inauguration Day. So is today a holiday? The answer is yes, because of the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday,

MLK Day is a federal holiday, meaning most federal entities close to commemorate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in action at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on MLK Day. Follow along for live updates.

The league continues its traditional MLK Day installment, which has now been around for almost four decades. Monday’s games run throughout the federal holiday, with two showcases on TNT and an NBA TV early tip in Charlotte.

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.