As 2023 comes to a close and the new year approaches, we are faced with evaluating where what we have done and where we want to go next.
Innovation
BlackEconomics.org® There is considerable evidence that innovation can provide great opportunities for economic expansion.(1) Of course, it is prudent to perform full “benefit-cost” analyses of innovation, which would encompass consideration of “secondary” impacts—i.e., accounting for positive and negative spillovers in affected industries. And beyond economic effects, there is the question of how innovation affects social […]
White House Office of Gun Violence
In a landmark decision this September, President Biden boldly confronted the relentless challenge of gun violence.
A Historic Year in Milwaukee County
By County Executive David Crowley The holiday season is upon us in Milwaukee County. As we look ahead to the new year, I find myself reflecting on a historic 2023 and all we have accomplished together. From investing in affordable housing, public transit, and mental health services, to securing a positive financial outlook for Milwaukee […]
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.
Time for Action: White House Needs to End Delay, Move Forward With Ban on Menthol
By Clarence Nicholas NAACP Milwaukee President The tobacco industry decades ago launched a devastating campaign to target the Black community with its products, its primary tool being menthol cigarettes. This sustained attack on Black health has resulted in profits in the billions and the deaths of millions. Understandably, health and social and racial justice advocates, […]
Something New Under the Sun
BlackEconomics.org® By age 12, we have become familiar with the adage: “There is nothing new under the sun.” The concept is universal. For Black Ameri- cans in the third decade of the 21st century, this saying cannot hold true if we are to survive far into the future. We must have “something new under the […]
Packers’ loss to Bucs diminishes playoff chances
By Charles Collier On December 17, 2023, The Packers loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-20. The defense was atrocious and played their worst game of the year. NFL journeyman Baker Mayfield completed 22 out of 28 passes, tossed four touchdowns and threw for 381 yards in the win. His passer rating was a perfect […]
Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers Oust Bucks in Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament
By Charles Collier The Pacers beat the Bucks led by Oshkosh, WI native and NBA superstar in the making, Tyrese Haliburton. He scored 27 points, dished out 15 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds in the Pacers win. The Bucks had numerous opportunities to win but couldn’t score in clutch time. The Bucks learned a valuable […]
Parenting License: Real-Life Tips for a Happy Home
Of these parenting tips, pay attention to which ones create an opportunity and which ones create a threat for you and your family.
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