Today’s Afro Birthdays ! NBA player, Vince Carter ! Singer, Anita Baker ! NFL player, Torrey Smith ! Activist, Angela Davis ! Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin !

Angela Davis (right) in 1972 with her influential hairstyle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Civil rights activist Angela Davis wearing an afro in 1973. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Vince Carter talks with a referee. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Singer Anita Baker performs at the 17th Annual Salute to Freedom aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Nov. 6, 2008, in New York. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)