The Baptist Pastors' Council of Youngstown hosted a service to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday evening.

Dozens of people filled the church on Himrod Avenue in Youngstown.

Rev. Dr. Morris Lee, the pastor of the historic Third Baptist Church and a contemporary of the martyred civil rights leader, was the keynote speaker.

The 83-year-old told 21 News he is concerned about civil issues today.

He blames ethnic hatred and violence.

"It's not just in one group anywhere," siad Lee. "We have gone around killing folks, churches, Las Vegas."

The service, open to all ages, featured musical performances from the Singing Shepherds.