Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on August 31, 1935)

Happy Birthday to Eldridge Cleaver, whose pen was mightier than prison bars! Your groundbreaking work "Soul on Ice," written behind the walls of Folsom State Prison, didn't just shake up literature—it rattled society's cage and sparked conversations that still echo today. Who knew incarceration could lead to literary liberation?

Your fearless activism with the Black Panther Party inspired generations to stand tall for justice and equality. Today we celebrate your courage, wit, and relentless spirit—proof that even ice-cold cells can't freeze a fiery soul. Here's hoping your birthday is revolutionary enough to make history blush!