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As the current administration and MAGA Republicans continue to take illegal and unconstitutional actions on practically a daily basis, a reminder that here at We Are Speaking, we are publishing an article about each of the Amendments to the Constitution every week on Fridays. You can search the archive on our website to view previous articles. Subscribe to the Substack and the related podcast for...

Season 3, Episode 75 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 We Are Speaking is a Substack publication and podcast by married couple Keith and Pamela Owens that addresses history and current events from a Black perspective. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts, podcast episodes, and to support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber . Trump is trying to get peopl...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Day of Recognition and Reflection We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts, podcast episodes, and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber . Indigenous Peoples’ Day is more than just a holiday; it’s a movement towards acknowledgment and respect. It’s about recognizing the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indige...

Issue #935 Today In Black History, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber: https://wearespeaking.substack.com/subscribe Share We Are Speaking Get full access to We Are Speaking at www.wearespeaking.net/subscribe

Issue #941 Friday, October 10, 2025 We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber . Ratified on April 8, 1913, the 17th Amendment fundamentally altered the structure of American democracy by changing the election process for U.S. Senators. Before its ratification, senators were chosen by state legislatures....

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Issue #940 October 9, 2025 So it’s clear that most of us will require a translator for the Super Bowl Halftime Show next year, thanks to Bad Bunny, a three-time Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican American rapper who raps in Spanish (American citizen since birth because Puerto Rico is an American territory, BTW). Bad Bunny is also the most-streamed artist IN THE WORLD for the past three years! Bad B...

Today in Black History #939: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Jackie Ormes was born Zelda Mavin Jackson on August 1, 1911, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ormes made history as the first African-American woman cartoonist, who often commented on the social issues of her time. Ormes started in journalism as a proofreader for the Pittsburgh Courier . She also worked as an editor and as a freelance writer, wri...

The Colored Hockey League (CHL) of the Maritimes in Canada was established in 1895 and continued until 1930. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and podcast episodes and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://wearespeaking.substack.com Get full access to We Are Speaking at www.wearespeaking.net/subscribe

The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1913, grants Congress the power to levy and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without being required to apportion these taxes among the states based on their population. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and podcast episodes and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subs...

Thursday, October 2, 2025 Woefully incompetent people tend not to be very comfortable around those who are as competent as they are ignorant. Especially when they are placed in charge of really competent people. Because then their ignorance becomes almost blinding, as it is hard to miss. But when they are surrounded by others equally or more ignorant and sycophantic than themselves, then all feels...

Clay joined Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 1965 and played a pivotal role in launching its computer division. Clay’s leadership in developing software for the HP 2116A, one of the company’s first mini-computers. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and podcast episodes and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe for free or paid Get full...

Monday, September 29, 2025 A quick reminder: if you haven’t already, please subscribe to “We Are Speaking” Substack and podcast. They are free, but you can also financially support us by becoming a paid subscriber for as little as $5.00 a month or $50 a year. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Th...

A quick reminder: if you haven’t already, please subscribe to “We Are Speaking” Substack and podcast. They are free, but you can also financially support us by becoming a paid subscriber for as little as $5.00 a month or $50 a year. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The podcast is also available...

Tuesday, September 24, 2025 A quick reminder: if you haven’t already, please subscribe to “We Are Speaking” Substack and podcast. They are free, but you can also financially support us by becoming a paid subscriber for as little as $5.00 a month or $50 a year. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. T...

Tuesday, September 22, 2025 A quick reminder: if you haven’t already, please subscribe to “We Are Speaking” Substack and podcast. They are free, but you can also financially support us by becoming a paid subscriber for as little as $5.00 a month or $50 a year. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and paid subscribers can comment! We Are Speaking is a reader-supported public...

The 14th Amendment is a cornerstone of civil rights, written to ensure that ALL persons within the nation's borders are granted equal protection under the law. Subscribe to the Substack and the related podcast for free or for paid for no more than $5/month: https://wearespeaking.substack.com Ratified on July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment was born out of the period following the Civil War, when the n...

Season 3, Episode #74 September 16, 2025 Donald Trump and members of his administration, especially White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, have declared war on immigrants in the United States. They are particularly targeting non-white immigrants, including those who have green cards or are in the process of obtaining their legal residency documents. This podcast is also available on Apple Podc...

Issue #927 Today In Black History, Monday, September 15, 2025 We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber: https://wearespeaking.substack.com/subscribe Share We Are Speaking With the growing fascist and authoritarian government of the Trump Administration and the majority of Justices on the Supreme Court,...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Claressa Shields recently defended her undisputed middleweight title for a record-breaking twelfth time, further solidifying her status as a legend in the sport. Shields' success has transcended the confines of the ring, inspiring a new generation of female athletes to pursue their dreams with vigor and confidence. The We Are Speaking Podcast is a reader-supported public...

Monday, August 25, 2025 Recy Taylor was a gang rape victim who received no justice. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new episodes and support our work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber: https://wearespeaking.substack.com Get full access to We Are Speaking at www.wearespeaking.net/subscribe

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Please enjoy this podcast episode for today’s “Choice” post. The “We Are Speaking” podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to We Are Speaking at www.wearespeaking.net/subscribe

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Smith twins were photographers and artists in Harlem from the 1930s to the 1950s. We Are Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new episodes and support our work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to We Are Speaking at www.wearespeaking.net/subscribe

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