87 years old (Born on February 17, 1938)
Happy Birthday to the incredible Mary Frances Berry! You've spent decades making history—and then teaching us all about it. From your fearless leadership as Chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, to your groundbreaking scholarship in social history and law, you've shown us that changing the world can be done with brilliance, courage, and a dash of humor.We celebrate not only your impressive career but also your timeless ability to inspire generations. May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've brought wisdom (and occasional headaches) to policymakers everywhere. Here's hoping today is filled with laughter, cake—and absolutely no committee meetings!