Wishing a happy 65th birthday to former President Barack Obama.

Honoring the life and legacy of James Baldwin on what would have been his 102nd birthday. “You have to decide who you are and force the world to deal with you, not with its idea of you.” ― James Baldwin, James Baldwin: The Last Interview and Other Conversations

Wishing a happy 54th birthday to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser today! @mayorbowser.dc.gov

Happy 66th birthday to hip-hop legend and activist Chuck D! If you don't know me you can call me Mistachuck (D) Public Enemy number one @chuckdpe.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., the founding Presiding Bishop of one of the fastest growing movements in America – The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, celebrating his 76th today.

Eighty-five years ago today, Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Louis and Mamie Till. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that the lynching of Emmett Till “might be considered one of the most brutal and inhuman crimes of the twentieth century.”

Happy birthday to Kadeem Harrison, the actor and director best known for his role as Dwayne Wayne on the NBC sitcom "A Different World," who turns 61 today.

Let’s all wish a happy 57th birthday to U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael G. Warnock.

Thanks to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for covering the cost of the independent autopsy for Nolan Wells family and to Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD for conducting it. Nolan’s family deserves the truth, and those responsible must be held accountable.

A year ago today, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theodore “Theo” Huxtable throughout all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” tragically passed away in an accidental drowning while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. He was 54.

I stand with Gov. Andy Beshear and the people of Kentucky in their growing concerns about Mitch McConnell's health, well-being, and ability to continue serving in the U.S. Senate. “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” ― Mark Twain

Shout-out to legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, who celebrates his 79th birthday today.

Remembering Nelson Mandela, the icon of freedom and reconciliation in South Africa and the world, on what would have been his 108th birthday.

Remembering Lillian Hayman, original cast member of ABC's "One Life to Live" and Tony Award winner, on what would have been her 104th birthday. #LillianHayman #OLTL

Remembering Diahann Carroll on what would have been her 91st birthday.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born into the brutal system of American chattel slavery on July 16, 1862. “Those who commit the murders write the reports” ― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Hal Williams, the veteran actor celebrated for his roles in "Sanford and Son," "Private Benjamin," and "227," has passed away at the age of 91.

Who remembers Carla Gray and Ed Hall? It was 58 years ago today that One Life to Live first premiered on ABC. #OLTL

Happy birthday to GRAMMY® nominee and a true R&B/soul legend Ms. Millie Jackson, celebrating her 82nd today. If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) The Rap All The Way Lover Keep The Home Fire Burnin' Put Something Down On It Sweet Music Man Phuck U Symphony Act Of War (Elton John)

Kristoff St. John, the beloved actor who portrayed Neil Winters on the long-running CBS soap “The Young and the Restless,” would have turned 60 today.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has failed to meet the moment. Such a letdown. Must read: Hakeem Jeffries says he will oppose bid to cut off Israel aid | Politico www.politico.com/live-updates...

Hakeem Jeffries says he will oppose bid to cut off Israel aid

Democrats have split on a contentious amendment to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill.

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Congress should impeach Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors. Must read: Inside RFK Jr.’s push to dismantle decades of U.S. vaccine policy | Reuters reut.rs/4pk7FcB

Inside RFK Jr.’s push to dismantle decades of U.S. vaccine policy

Insider accounts reveal the scale of the health secretary's ambitions to curb childhood immunizations and unearth a link between vaccines and autism.

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Happy birthday to educator and comedian Dr. William Henry Cosby Jr., who celebrates his 89th today. 📷: Bill Cosby, photographed by Jay L. Clendenin for the Los Angeles Times.

On July 10, 1943, tennis legend and International Tennis Hall of Famer Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia—83 years ago today. Photo by Jerry Cooke, Sports Illustrated/Getty Images, 1964

Sad news: Authorities have confirmed that 18‑year‑old Nolan Xavier Wells, who went missing on Horn Island during the Fourth of July weekend, has been found dead. Sending my thoughts to Nolan’s parents, family, friends, classmates, teammates, and everyone who cared for him.

“My administration will vigorously enforce the provisions of this law, and we will defend it in court... I am proud to sign the Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.” - George W. Bush Today, former President George W. Bush celebrates his 80th birthday. #GeorgeWBush

Remembering the late great Phyllis Hyman, who was born on this day in 1949. (Photo by Echoes/Redferns via Getty Images, unspecified) #PhyllisHyman

Happy birthday to filmmaker and writer Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, who celebrates her 28th birthday today. Photo by LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images #MaliaObama

Medgar Evers, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a prominent civil rights leader, was born in Decatur, Mississippi, 101 years ago today. #MedgarEvers

Victor Willis, known as the Cop/Admiral and the original lead singer of the Village People, passed away just two days before what would have been his 75th birthday on today.