Martin Luther King Jr. might have been a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, but at home, the doting father of four was simply dad. As we observe what would have been his 96th birthday, look back at some of his family photos with his children Yolanda,

A Sunday celebration hosted by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day Coalition focused on the need to support children and youth.

For families with young children, marking the birthday of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. meant getting together to reflect on King’s work.

An event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held at the Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Nezzie Hardges holds her niece Amelia Kelley, 6, while they listen to Preston Love Jr. read from his children's book "Your Bridge to History" at an event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Wilmington community members braved the snow to honor the holiday. The Delaware Art Museum teamed up with Delaware Urban Greens to provide a food distribution of fresh produce.

Families celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Iowa Children's Museum. The event included hands-on activities to celebrate the historical figure like drawing, painting, and even crown making. Folks also had the chance to see some of the exhibits there while escaping from the bitter cold temperatures.