By LaKeshia N. Myers As a resident of the city of Milwaukee, one concern rises above all others in conversations with neighbors and friends: the dangerous epidemic of reckless driving plaguing our streets. For too long, our communities have suffered while dangerous drivers cause accidents, take lives, and create an atmosphere of fear on roads […]
Supreme Court Candidate Can Kiss my Grits
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 […]
Swimming In Your Tears
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi You are the inspiration and example. The first woman, the mother of it all. It was your breath and love that gave me hope. Love and guidance. It was your unconditional love that taught me the meaning of love. The world loves you conditionally, but when I made […]
Money, Wealth, and Freedom
BlackEconomics.org® Baba Lumumba of Umoja House in Washington, DC recently crystalized beautifully an important reason for the absence of Black American unity and, consequently, for our snail’s pace progress on the “freedom” front—however we define it. He suggests that there are two Black American camps: Integrationists/assimilationist (IAs) and separatists/nationalists (SNs). However, we are compelled to […]
Increasing Economic Efficiency Through Access
BlackEconomics.org® The only national provider of passenger rail service in the US is Amtrak, which is classified as a nonmarket (not for profit) Federal Government corporation. In 2000, Amtrak began providing high-speed rail (HSR) services primarily in the “northeast corridor.” Notably, while overall Amtrak operations have been loss-making since its founding in 1971, its HSR […]
Government Accounting 101: Budgets, Deficits, and Debt
BlackEconomics.org® Introduction Much of the hoopla in the nation’s capital since Inauguration Day has involved money: The ubiquitous answer to all questions. Unequivocally, the new Administration has voiced a strong interest in budget, deficit, and debt (BDD) concerns. There are several fields of academic study that offer an opportunity to gain command of this topic, […]
Dear Legislative Republicans, We’ve Already Paid for Education…Cut the Check
By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin’s K-12 schools continue to face significant financial challenges as state funding fails to keep pace with rising educational costs. In 2024, a record 241school districts across our state turned to local taxpayers through referenda to fund basic operational expenses—a troubling trend that highlights the critical funding gap created by the […]
Elon Musk Is Trying To Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Judge Susan Crawford Growing up, I wanted to be a teacher. My public school teachers were my role models and taught me many of the values I carry with me today: honesty, fairness, and common sense. Like all families, my family faced some challenges. My little sister was born with special needs and needed […]
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 […]
Am I Healthy? (Part II)
Kweku’s Korner An Interview with Dr. Kweku and Dr. Sheriece Sadberry By Dr. Sheriece Sadberry Q: What about obesity being a disease? • Obesity is not a disease. What? I know that has been the language for the past decades. I want you to take notice that what they are calling a disease is your […]
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