Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Donald Trump’s performance during his recent public address brought to mind a familiar holiday figure, “The Grinch.” Just as the furry green villain stood atop Mount Crumpit, looking down on Whoville with a mixture of envy, irritation, and ambition, Trump seems to view America, his own Whoville, as a […]
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Born in a Manger: America’s Seasonal Reminder of a Housing Crisis We Refuse to Fix
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes with soft light and warm sentiment, but we rarely linger on the truth of the story: Jesus was born housing insecure. There was no room at the inn. His family was displaced, turned away, […]
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In 2026, An Investment in Yourself is an Investment in Wisconsin’s Future
By LaKeshia N. Myers Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed, and as parents, we hold the keys to unlocking doors that can transform their futures. Yet too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn […]
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The Voting Rights Act Is Under Threat. So Are Workers’ Rights.
By Fred Redmond AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer In our workplaces, in our communities and in our government, the right to vote is how working people make our voices heard. The late Rep. John Lewis (Georgia) proclaimed, “Your vote is precious, almost sacred.” The Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Texas to use a racially discriminatory congressional map threatens […]
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Dying From a Name: Racism, Resentment, and Politics in Health Care Are Even More Unaffordable
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As millions of Americans brace for health insurance bills that will soon double or worse, the coming crisis is not the result of confusion or accident. It is the consequence of a long campaign that treated health care not as a human necessity, but as […]
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Why Kwanzaa is so Important…. for America
Kwanzaa is meant to be highlighted for seven days from December 26- January 1, but celebrated throughout the entire year.
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Colorism and Leadership
BlackEconomics.org® In BlackEconomics.org’s December 13, 2025, release entitled “Reasons for Black American Leadership Failures,” we mentioned in a more than passing fashion the importance of colorism and its connection to Black elitism, “elite capture,” and “nepotism.” We believe that the subtle, yet persistent importance of colorism in Black Americans’ (Afrodescendants’) lives should not be ignored, […]
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Fathers in Focus 2025: A Growing Movement for Dads Across Wisconsin and Beyond
Kweku’s Korner Attribution for the article is University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension What happens when fathers, mentors, coaches, and community allies from 23 Wisconsin counties, seven states, Canada, and a powerful 30% representation from Milwaukee come together with one shared purpose? You get a groundswell of connection, learning, and empowerment — an ever-expanding community […]
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Seizures and Sinkings: Trump’s Troubled Maritime Policy
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I have a simple question: If you can board a tanker, why do you need to sink/AKA “blow up/AKA “kill everybody” on fishing boats? While we grapple with this query, or not, one thing is clear: The Trump administration’s approach to maritime enforcement reached a peak of irony when […]
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I Don’t Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing, Open Up the Door, I’ll Get it Myself
By LaKeshia N. Myers James Brown’s iconic 1969 anthem wasn’t just a song—it was a declaration of self-determination that resonated through the civil rights movement and continues to echo today. When the Godfather belted out those words, he captured the essence of Black America’s struggle: we’re not asking for handouts, we’re demanding access to opportunities […]
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