Archive - We Are Speaking

Today in Black History: Robert Hemmings

An enslaved valet to Thomas Jefferson and brother of Sally Hemmings

7 hrs ago • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: Floyd Norman

Disney's first Black Animator to receive an Honorary Oscar

Jul 8 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today in Black History: The Statue of Liberty's Forgotten Tie to Abolition

The "New Colossus" poem that encouraged acceptance of immigrants was written early for fundraising and engraved on the statue later.

Jul 6 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

What to the Slave is the 4th of July?

The Iconic speech by Frederick Douglass.

Jul 2 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

Today In Black History: The History and Legacy of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes in Canada

It was founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia amidst strong racial discrimination.

Jul 1 • Pamela Hilliard Owens

June 2026

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