Let's make this birthday one to remember.

90 years old (Born on May 10, 1934)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Jayne Cortez! Your words have always danced off the page, igniting fires and sparking laughter. From your groundbreaking poetry in "Mouth on Paper" to the fierce rhythms of "Firespitter," you've shown us that spoken word can be both powerful and playful—leaving audiences snapping fingers one moment and chuckling uncontrollably the next.

Your fearless voice has been a beacon within the Black Arts Movement, inspiring generations with humor, wisdom, and unapologetic truth-telling. Today we celebrate you—not just for your literary brilliance—but also for proving that poets truly do age like fine wine: bold, vibrant, and forever unforgettable!