By Darrell Williams Actor Kerry Washington visited with Anna Mae Robertson at her home on Sunday during her visit to Milwaukee. Anna Mae Robertson is one the last remaining Soldiers of the historic 6888 Postal Battalion in World War II…which is the only all-Black female unit in military history. While Mrs. Robertson was all smiles, […]
Producing Our Own Health Wealth
BlackEconomics.org® Considerable interest and importance have long been assigned to nonfinancial and financial wealth. However, there is the adage and realization that “Our health is our wealth.” Now we drill down on the latter truth to assist Black Americans in realizing the higher health wellbeing. The primary takeaway from this analysis brief is that, like […]
The Dodgers are World Champions
By Charles Collier On October 30, 2024, the Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit and beat the Yankees 7-6 to win their 8th World Series. Gerrit Cole made a mental mistake and didn’t cover first base on a routine ground ball hit to Anthony Rizzo. Aaron Judge dropped a fly ball, and the Yankees gave up […]
This is what Democracy Looks Like
By LaKeshia N. Myers With early in person voting underway in Wisconsin and across the country, my heart has been filled with pride as I see lines of people waiting, (patiently and undeterred) to cast their votes. The political scientist in me is happy, because, for once, it seems as though the American electorate is […]
The Art of Slow Mornings: A Guide to Starting Your Day Right
Kweku’s Korner By Demetria Garrett In our fast-paced world, the way we begin our day can significantly impact our mental well-being and overall life satisfaction. While the internet bombards us with advice about 5 AM wake-ups and intensive morning routines, there’s growing evidence that a gentler approach might be more beneficial. The key to a […]
Headline Thoughts No. 5
BlackEconomics.org® “Headline Thoughts” (HLTs) reflect our contemplations of, and conclusions about, recent, and important media headlines from a Black American economic perspective. This edition is unique because it considers what should be, but are not, prominent headlines from popular media sources. In other words, we examine non-headlines that should be headlines. We cover three topics […]
The Socioeconomics of Gnosis
BlackEconomics.org® Why should one be concerned about possessing very limited knowledge of one’s origin(s) and the reason(s) for, or the meaning(s) of, one’s existence? One reasonable response is the adage: “If you are not at the dining table when decisions are made, then you should take care to ensure that you are not on the […]
Strengthening Senior Health Care Matters Now More Than Ever
By LaTonya Johnson When I was 12, I moved from rural Tennessee to Milwaukee to live with my grandparents, who cared for me with the compassion and love that any parent would. But as we all grew older, the roles reversed. My grandparents, once the backbone of my family, were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and now […]
Body and Medications
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Sheriece Sadberry As a psychologist who works with clients with eating disorders, body image concerns, chronic medical conditions, and general mental health concerns, what do you see as some of the issues with weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and the like? The anti-obesity, fatphobia, fat shaming, and thin is best […]
A Stew for Winning the Global Socioeconomic Race War
BlackEconomics.org® This will serve as a delicious, soothing, and filling stew that will warm and comfort you on a cool and early autumn morning, afternoon, or evening. Its consumption will reveal a plan for winning the global socioeconomic race war. This stew is a complex combination of history, economics, and culture. It is satisfying because […]
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