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,

With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay, this film follows the pivotal Selma-to-Montgomery March of 1965. It captures the courage, strategic thinking, and sacrifices of — not only Dr. King — but the fearless leaders who worked beside him including Ralph Abernathy, John Lewis, Andrew Young, Diane Nash, James Bevel, and others.