Michelle Obama, first lady of the United States, 2009-2017, attorney and author

“Even though the story has never been tidy, and Black folks have had to march and fight for every inch of our freedom, our story is nonetheless one of progress … All across the country, there are so many more parts to this story — the generations of families whose work and service and protest has led us forward, even if the promise we seek is often delayed. This Juneteenth, let’s all pledge to keep using our voices — and our votes — to keep that story marching forward for our own children, and theirs.” (From a Twitter post, June 19, 2020)

Jan. 17, 1964