(Above are photos I've taken over the last couple of years of various members of my beautiful family.)

Today, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day, commemorating the life of activist Martin Luther King Jr. Every year at this time, I take a moment to read the text of his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech -- and every year at this time, I find myself move to tears by its words.

Happy Martin Luther King Day, everyone. And one day, may all of us -- regardless of our race, creed, religion, nationality or gender -- really, truly and unreservedly learn to 'join hands with each other as sisters and brothers.'

Because, my friends, that's what we are.