Photo: Bernie Sanders arrives at King celebration

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Story: Sen. Bernie Sanders arrived early at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he will give a tribute during today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

Sanders was ushered through a side door without speaking with the press.

The line to get into Ebenezer snaked down Jackson Street as hundreds waited patiently and the church quickly filled up. Those in attendance included Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, and U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Lithonia).

Boris Stallworth, a West Midtown resident, said he was hoping to hear Sanders bridge the gap between both parties.

“I think there’s a lot of hurt and pain,” said Stallworth, who shares a birthday with King. “I’m hoping to hear how he can motivate other people, rally us together to be able to combat that negative energy and encourage everybody to get out and do something great.

“This is a day of love,” he said. “That’s what MLK was about. He stood as a positive role model and figure.”

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1. Once again, Bernie making us all proud!!