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,

Artwork by more than 2,200 students statewide, including 11 schools on Long Island, was submitted to New York State's 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.

The 42nd edition of a local MLK Day march is expected to draw an even greater turnout than usual this year, while many other events will mark the holiday in unique ways.