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Today in Black History: Henry Johnson
And the Harlem Hellfighters during WWI
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
The Choice: The 9th Amendment
The PEOPLE hold additional rights besides those presently enumerated, including the right to privacy.
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today in Black History: Doris “Dorie” Miller
Navy hero of Pearl Harbor
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Jake Lang came to Dearborn. Now he’s gone. Next trick?
Issue #1,065 Thursday, August 20, 2026
 • Keith Owens
Today in Black History: Dr. Justina Ford
Denver’s first Black woman physician
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
The Choice: The 8th Amendment
Addressing the government's power to impose penalties on individuals convicted of crimes.
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today in Black History: The Schomburg Center and the NMAAH
Two Museums chronicling Black History
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today in Black History: Major Taylor
Cycling's First Black World Champion
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
The Choice: The 7th Amendment
The right to a fair jury trial in civil cases.
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
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Married couple Keith and Pamela Owens want you to learn about Black History and to read op-eds from a Black perspective. We publish daily Notes and podcast episodes, as well as original Black History articles and op-eds, each twice weekly.
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