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DEI’s Toll on HBCU’s

April 5, 2025

Say Something Real Balancing the Impact of Trump’s DEI Policies on Black Colleges Campuses By Michelle Bryant Recently, I had the privilege of chaperoning a group of Milwaukee County high school students on an educational tour of 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This trip was not only […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Race and the Power of Money in Politics

March 29, 2025

People of color, who already face systemic challenges, are disproportionately disadvantaged by the exorbitant cost of running for office.

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, Money in Politics, Race in Politics, Say Something Real

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Reality Check: Taxes Are Necessary

March 22, 2025

Say Something Real Governor Evers’ Proposes Increased Vehicle Fees By Michelle Bryant There are no easy answers when it comes to funding critical infrastructure in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers’ recent budget proposal, which includes raising title registration fees for new vehicle purchases, has sparked heated debate, again. While Republicans have jumped on their favorite messaging […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real, Vehicle Registration Fees

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Supreme Court Candidate Can Kiss my Grits

March 15, 2025

By Michelle Bryant I was fortunate to come of age during a period of women’s empowerment. In my immediate family and community, there were examples of intellectually endowed, civically committed, and fearless fighters that demanded respect, civil, and equal rights. Names such as Harriet, Sojourner, Betty, Coretta, Rosa, Angela, Myrlie, Fannie, Mamie, Shirley, Constance, and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brad Schimel, Grits, Michelle Bryant

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We Shall Overcome: Resilience in the Face of Trump’s Leadership

March 8, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I know Black History Month has just ended, but bear with me because I am convinced that we have just one more lesson to learn about facing adversity, surviving oppression, and reclaiming our humanity. Let me explain. As we look ahead to the next four years of Donald Trump’s […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Donald Trump, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real, We Shall Overcome

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Boycotts or Buy-cott, But Do Something

March 1, 2025

The Power of Economic Boycotts in the Fight for Equity

Popular Interests In This Article: Boycott, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

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DOGE 20% Give Back: A 100% Set-Up

February 22, 2025

Say Something Real A Bribe for Silence in the Face of Reckless Cuts By Michelle Bryant The Trump administration, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed a plan that sounds too good to be true: a 20% giveback of savings from federal agency cuts, distributed directly to the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Department of Government Efficiency, Doge Dividend, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

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Concerns About New MPS Superintendent and HYA Search Firm

February 15, 2025

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The recruitment and selection of a new superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is nearly complete and I must admit: I’m looking sideways at the MPS School Board, likely the new MPS Superintendent, and at the Search firm that led the selection process to assist the district’s children. No […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Michelle Bryant, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS Superintendent, Say Something Real

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Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

February 8, 2025

Americans Reeling from Trump Executive Orders

Popular Interests In This Article: Donald Trump, Executive Orders, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

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The Urgency of Educational Leadership

February 1, 2025

Why the DPI Superintendent Race Matters for Black Students in Wisconsin Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As we approach the February primary for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) superintendent race, the stakes for our children—particularly Black students—could not be higher. Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Michelle Bryant, National Assessment of Educational Progress, Racial Disparities, Say Something Real, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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