Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on February 21, 1936)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Barbara Jordan! You broke barriers faster than Texans break out barbecue grills on a sunny day. From becoming the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, you showed everyone that history isn't just made—it's shaken up with style and grace.

Your powerful voice echoed through Congress in 1973 as you became the South's first black female representative, proving once again that when Barbara speaks, America listens (and takes notes!). Today we celebrate your timeless legacy of courage and wit; may your birthday be filled with laughter louder than applause from one of your iconic speeches!