Several events took place around Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2023, including an address by President Joe Biden at the civil rights leader's former church; Dr. King's daughter, Bernice, also spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church about how well our current leaders are living up to her father's vision; and Morning Edition host Lisa Rayam speaks with King's niece, Alveda King, about her own father's legacy.

<p>Several events took place around Atlanta in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2023, including an address by President Joe Biden at the civil rights leader's former church; Dr. King's daughter, Bernice, also spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church about how well our current leaders are living up to her father's vision; and Morning Edition host Lisa Rayam speaks with King's niece, Alveda King, about her own father's legacy.</p>

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<p>The Brief from WABE brings you daily news with context from Atlanta's public media outlet and National Public Radio member station. The Brief from WABE is updated daily before 7pm with a look at what is happening in the metro Atlanta area brought to you by your WABE News Team.</p>