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...

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

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.

Who remembers Zena Brown from ABC’s daytime drama Ryan’s Hope? Wishing a happy 57th birthday to NAACP Image Award-winning actress Tichina Arnold.

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, has passed away at the age of 90. May the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort be with the Farrakhan family and the NOI during this mourning period. #KhadijahFarrakhan #LouisFarrakhan #NOI

Tony Brown, known as “Television’s Civil Rights Crusader”, has died at the age of 94. Tony Brown’s Journal was the first series on national TV to break the story on the odious Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment on Black men and the infamous Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. May he rest in power.

Today would have been Tamir Rice’s 24th birthday. He was tragically shot twice by a Cleveland police officer on November 22, 2014, while playing with a toy pellet gun in a park. He was just 12 years old. Photo courtesy of the Tamir Rice Foundation

Happy birthday to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, celebrating her 72nd today. In 2009, President Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, making her the first Latina and the third woman to serve on the Court. (Photo by Bebeto Matthews-Pool/Getty Images) #SoniaSotomayor #SCOTUS

Guided by Clive Davis, Aretha Franklin’s career spanned generations and cemented her place as a timeless cultural icon. May his memory be a blessing.

Remembering Ed Bradley, the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning veteran journalist who made history as the first Black American White House correspondent for CBS News, on what would have been his 85th birthday today. (Photo credit © CBS, courtesy of the Everett Collection). #EdBradley

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Octavia E. Butler, one of the world’s most acclaimed science fiction authors, on what would have been her 79th birthday. #OctaviaButler #SciFi #Afrofuturism

Celebrating the legacy of Tuskegee Airman Captain Wendell O. Pruitt, on what would have been his 106th birthday. Pruitt completed 70 combat missions, earned credit for three enemy kills, and rose to the rank of captain during his distinguished military career. (Photo courtesy of © CAF RISE ABOVE)

Thinking about Juneteenth brings to mind Lyndon B. Johnson’s words: “Until justice is blind to color, until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men’s skin, emancipation will be a proclamation but not a fact.” #Juneteenth

Wishing a happy 77th birthday to GRAMMY® winner and Tuskegee native, Lionel Richie! (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty)

Gospel artist and “Star Search” winner Beau Williams has passed away at the age of 76. Rest in peace.

As a native Alabamian, I wanted to share another piece of history on this nationally recognized Juneteenth holiday. Back home, we celebrated Freedom Day on May 28 and called it May Day. (Photo by James L. Whitman via The Historical Marker Database) #Juneteenth #MayDay #FreedomDay #EmancipationDay

Happy birthday to the acclaimed actress, singer, and stage director Phylicia Rashād, who celebrates her 78th birthday today. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

In Mississippi, a police officer shot and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley through a vehicle during a response to a shoplifting call involving the mother accused of taking diapers without paying. Justice for Kohen Wiley 💙

Former presidents and their spouses came together in Chicago, Illinois, today for the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais-Pool/Getty Images) I really miss this. Congratulations to the Obamas.

“You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.” ― Malcolm X, By Any Means Necessary Former President Barack Obama deserves respect.

Today marks eleven years since the tragic, racially motivated mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. We honor and remember the Emanuel Nine. #SayTheirNames #HonorWithAction #DisarmHate

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” —Malcolm X, 1962 Former First Lady Michelle Obama deserves better.

At 80, Donald Trump is still actively trying to erase the lived experiences of slavery, racism, Indigenous dispossession, and other uncomfortable truths. A president who backs white supremacy is chipping away at the foundation of an inclusive democracy. #America250 #Freedom250

Happy 95th birthday to the iconic actress Marla Gibbs, whose incredible career has spanned over five decades! Photo courtesy of the American Black Film Festival’s ABFF Honors (Property of NICE CROWD)

Happy birthday to veteran DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton! Thank you for all you’ve done for the residents of the District of Columbia. Photo credit: Tyrone Turner/WAMU/DCist @eleanornorton.bsky.social

Happy birthday to Sasha Obama, the younger daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, who turns 25 today. #SashaObama

Happy birthday to Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), who celebrates her 87th birthday today! #MarianWrightEdelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #CDF

Happy birthday to three-time GRAMMY® nominee Al B. Sure!, celebrating his 58th today. #AlBSure

Happy birthday shoutout to award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician El DeBarge, best known as the lead vocalist of the family group DeBarge, who celebrates his 65th birthday today. #ElDeBarge #DeBarge

Remembering Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B and soul legend, who has passed away at 75. #PeaboBryson

Honoring Dr. Betty Shabazz on what would have been her 92nd birthday, celebrating her legacy as an educator, civil rights advocate, and the widow of Minister Malcolm X. #bettyshabazz #malcolmx

Wishing a happy 82nd birthday to the legendary “Empress of Soul,” Ms. Gladys Knight!

Remembering Gene Anthony Ray, the talented actor, dancer, and choreographer best known for his role as Leroy Johnson in the film and TV series Fame, on what would have been his 64th birthday. #GeneAnthonyRay

Happy 82nd Birthday to the "Godmother of Soul" Patti LaBelle! When you've been blessed Feels like heaven...

Happy birthday to the legendary Dame Joan Collins, a true icon of screen and stage, celebrating her 93rd today! "Age is just a number—it's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine." #JoanCollins