Archive - We Are Speaking

Today in Black History: Henry Johnson

And the Harlem Hellfighters during WWI

Aug 26 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

The Choice: The 9th Amendment

The PEOPLE hold additional rights besides those presently enumerated, including the right to privacy.

Aug 25 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: Doris “Dorie” Miller

Navy hero of Pearl Harbor

Aug 24 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Jake Lang came to Dearborn. Now he’s gone. Next trick?

Issue #1,065 Thursday, August 20, 2026

Aug 20 • Keith Owens

Today in Black History: Dr. Justina Ford

Denver’s first Black woman physician

Aug 20 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

The Choice: The 8th Amendment

Addressing the government's power to impose penalties on individuals convicted of crimes.

Aug 18 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: The Schomburg Center and the NMAAH

Two Museums chronicling Black History

Aug 17 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: Major Taylor

Cycling's First Black World Champion

Aug 12 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

The Choice: The 7th Amendment

The right to a fair jury trial in civil cases.

Aug 11 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: Azie Taylor Morton, U.S. Treasurer

The only African American on U.S. Treasury bills

Aug 10 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed beat a $60 million offensive, AIPAC, and the Democratic establishment. Questions?

Issue #1,058 Thursday, August 6, 2026

Aug 6 • Keith Owens

The Choice: The 6th Amendment

The foundation for fair and speedy trials

Aug 4 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

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