Acts of service, prayers and politics highlight MLK Day celebrations

Communities across the United States celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.

Acts of service, prayers and politics highlight MLK Day celebrations
People gather in front of a large memorial to Martin Luther King Jr.

Communities across the United States celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events took on an overtly political turn.