Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on February 15, 1946)

Happy Birthday, John Trudell! Another year wiser and still rocking the boat—your words continue to inspire us all. From your powerful poetry in "Lines From a Mined Mind" to your fearless activism with the American Indian Movement, you've shown us that truth can indeed rhyme and reason.

Whether you're captivating audiences on stage or challenging minds through essays, you remind us that age is just another verse in life's epic poem. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as your performances bring inspiration—and may you keep mining wisdom from life’s endless lines for many more years!