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 […]
We Shall Overcome: Resilience in the Face of Trump’s Leadership
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 […]
Boycotts or Buy-cott, But Do Something
The Power of Economic Boycotts in the Fight for Equity
DOGE 20% Give Back: A 100% Set-Up
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 […]
Concerns About New MPS Superintendent and HYA Search Firm
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 […]
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Americans Reeling from Trump Executive Orders
The Urgency of Educational Leadership
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 […]
It Always Comes Back to Slavery
Birthright Citizenship Began With Us Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The National Museum of African-American History and Culture asks the question about who is included in “We the People” on their website. In developing their answer, the museum identifies the following in the quest to understand citizenship: The 13th Amendment, ratified in December 1865, […]
All My Life I Had to Fight
Hegseth: A Dangerous Appointment for Secretary of Defense
The Legacy of Jimmy Carter: A Departure from Traditional Values in Leadership
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, it is essential to reflect on the profound impact of Jimmy Carter’s death and presidency.
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