Martin Luther King, Jr. Natatorium Reopens In Atlanta

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, October 30, 2017.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr., Natatorium, a pool and rec center in the Old Fourth Ward, isn’t just named after Dr. King; it’s also connected to his family.

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Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the new facility in Atlanta on Monday morning. The Freedom Singers opened the event. The Morehouse Glee Club sang during the ribbon cutting.