August 5, 2023, history took a seat, then picked one up. On the Montgomery Riverfront, ordinary people did extraordinary things, and one humble folding chair earned a permanent place in the Black Cultural Hall of Fame. What began as an act of injustice, signaled by a single black cap, became a global reminder that when our community answers the call, we answer together for the historical event formally known today as “Fade In The Water.” We honor the courage of those who stood up, swam across that water, and squared up for justice! Because as the anthem goes — Lift every chair and swing. Happy Chairteenth! #ESSENCE