By LaKeshia N. Myers As we observe World AIDS Day on December 1st, we remember a champion who transformed how America understood HIV and AIDS. Hydeia Broadbent, the pioneering activist who passed away in February 2024 at age thirty-nine, spent her entire life fighting stigma and bringing hope to millions affected by the epidemic. Born […]
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Words Matter: Trump’s Dangerous Reckless and Racist Rhetoric on Somalia
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In a moment when America desperately needs leadership, Jesus, any kind of leadership, we continue to come up short. Instead of governing with civility and respect, 45/47 (Donald Trump) has once again chosen a path of division and disdain. Before you say, what’s new, let me stop you. As […]
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The Power of Sport Social Work: Redefining Support for Athlete Mothers
Kweku’s Korner By Laneshia Conner When Allyson Felix and Alysia Montaño publicly shared their experiences of pregnancy discrimination in 2019, they reshaped the global conversation on gender equity in sport. Felix’s refusal to accept a 70% pay cut during maternity leave pushed a major sponsor to revise its contracts. Meanwhile, Montaño’s Dream Maternity campaign drew […]
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The Bucks should Fire Glenn Rivers and Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo
By Charles Collier The time has come for the Bucks to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent are having conversations with the franchise about the two-time MVP’s future. It’s ironic that the Bucks hired Glenn Rivers, made roster moves with […]
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Inquiry Concerning a Black American Religion
Purpose: To present BlackEconomics.org correspondence (an email message and a memorandum) that was transmitted to selected Black American (Afrodescendant) religious organizations concerning the subject topic. This correspondence was, and is, intended to stimulate comments and discussion concerning methods for building trust and unity among Black Americans beginning with our religious organizations and institutions. This effort […]
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Emotions in Motion: Using Sports to Shape Stronger Youth
Kweku’s Korner By Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate Before I understood the meaning of mental health, I understood the game, the rhythm of the ball, the pressure of a close score, the intensity, the unspoken bond between teammates, coaches, and fans. Basketball was where I could breathe, where I could be. And while I […]
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Rooting for Shedeur in the Shadows of Colin
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As another NFL season unfolds, the familiar rhythms of the game echo across living rooms and stadiums. But for me, the screen remains dark. I haven’t watched a single NFL game since the league effectively blackballed Colin Kaepernick for daring to kneel in protest of racial injustice. That act […]
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Just Be Thankful for What You’ve Got
By LaKeshia N. Myers Thanksgiving for many is the official kick-off to the winter holiday season. The holiday season for my family stretches from November until February; we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Mardi Gras (which ends the day before Ash Wednesday). But throughout the season, music has always been an integral part […]
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Why Money and Love are Not Tautological Answers
BlackEconomics.org® Purpose: To reveal the efficacy of economics in determining the nature and veracity of widely perceived realities. Introduction There are so many ways to open this essay as we begin our sweet climb to joy and optimism during the End-of-Year-Holidays and onset of the New Year. One thing is for certain, discussions about money […]
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Who You Calling Piggy?
Say Something Real Trump’s Treatment of Women On Full Display By Michelle Bryant Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with the press has been a hallmark of his public persona. However, his particularly antagonistic tone when it comes to female journalists and women in general is working my nerves. On multiple occasions, Trump has used derogatory language […]
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