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Today In Black History: Lanny Smoot
The prolific inventor who brings magic to life, including the Light Saber
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Human and Civil Rights Through the Centuries
Starting with the Cyrus Cylinder from Persia (Iran)
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today In Black History: Dr. Wendy Okolo
Ground-breaking NASA aerospace engineer.
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today In Black History: 3-star Lt. General Russel Honoré
A Leader Who Commanded with Integrity and Compassion
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
The Handmaid's tale is not a tale
Calling it what it is...
 • Keith Owens
Today In Black History: John Horse
The Black Seminole Leader Who Defined an Empire
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Today In Black History: Sundown Towns Past and Present
The racist origins of travel and living restrictions toward Black people.
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
No, Mass Deportations are NOT making America safer, just whiter
Just as Stephen Miller wants...
 • Pamela Hilliard Owens
Today In Black History: "Uncle Ben" and "Aunt Jemima"
The racist origins and necessary evolution of these iconic brands
 • 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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