Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on September 05, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Larry Neal! It's another year to celebrate your timeless genius. Honestly, anyone who can revolutionize theater and literature with essays like "The Negro in the Theatre," "Cultural Front," and the game-changer "The Black Arts Movement" deserves extra frosting on their birthday cake.

From electrifying stages during the Black Power era to influencing generations of artists with your powerful words—your career proves that great insights never age (even if we do!). Let's hope this year's success feels as rewarding as watching everyone scramble to quote you academically yet misspell 'Neal.'

Keep inspiring us, Larry—we're loving every paragraph!