Let's make this birthday one to remember.

90 years old (Born on September 09, 1934)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Sonia Sanchez! Your poetry has always packed more punch than a handgrenade, and your words continue to inspire generations. From "Homegirls and Handgrenades" winning the prestigious American Book Award in 1985, you've shown us how powerful language can be—explosive yet healing.

Your teaching career is equally legendary; countless students have been lucky enough to experience your wisdom firsthand. Today we celebrate you—not just for being an iconic poet and professor—but also for proving that brilliance never goes out of style. Keep dropping poetic bombs (figuratively speaking!), because you're timelessly amazing!