BlackEconomics.org® In “Welcoming Black South Asians into the Black World,” BlackEconomics.org highlighted possible benefits of a favorable relationship between Black Americans, other Black people of the world, and South Asians, who are essentially Black people. Unfortunately, a closer look at the evolving nature of South Asians’ immigration to the US does not cast a warm […]
These Last Two Dollars: Pushing Against the Debt Ceiling Deadline
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Blues legend Johnnie Taylor sang about what’s it’s like to be down on your luck… “Just loan me two dollars, Until the next time I see you.” Released in 1997, Last Two Dollars was an instant hit, resonating across race, socioeconomic status and educational lines. Common experiences would […]
No Fiscal Fix Would Be Devastating for Milwaukee County
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Recent proposals from the legislature to improve local revenue conditions, including allowing Milwaukee County to issue a sales tax, are not only historic, but incredibly necessary as the demand for services across the state outpaces the ability local governments can pay for them. These challenges are most urgent in […]
Why I’m on Team Tammy Baldwin
By Nadiyah Groves I’m Nadiyah Groves, a native Milwaukeean, and I’m proud to be on Team Tammy Baldwin. I’ve had the honor of serving our community for decades, helping lift up our voices and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. I’m dedicated to serving our city and making sure all of us have a […]
Wisconsin Needs to Close the Disposable E-Cigarette Loophole
By Jenna Sterr Para-professional with Milwaukee Public Schools As a Milwaukee Public Schools para-professional working with at-risk high school teenagers, the use of smokeless alternatives to traditional cigarettes, specifically from enticing fruit-flavored disposable e-cigarettes by teens, is of great concern. In Wisconsin alone, 11% of middle schoolers and 32% of high school students have tried […]
Cleaning Our Way to Black Liberation
BlackEconomics.org® Without a moralizing intent, we share the following travel incident. We were in Kyoto, Japan in March 2009 attending an academic conference. Each morning, while walking to the subway that would take us to Ryukoku University where the conference was held, we observed a streetsweeper—a person with a broom. One morning, we decided to […]
Both Lakers and Celtics win and Will Play the Nuggets and Heat in the Next Round
By Charles D. Collier Long live the King! On Friday May 12, 2023, Lebron James and the Lakers beat the defending champion Warriors to advance and play the Denver Nuggets. James scored 30 points grabbed nine rebounds and had nine assists. Anthony Davis chipped in 17 points and 20 rebounds. Many of us were introduced […]
Keeping Your Head Above Water: Water Safety Is Key
By LaKeshia N. Myers I have a confession to make, I can’t swim. I took swim lessons as a child, but I don’t think they stuck. I enjoy going to the pool and having an occasional frolic in the ocean, but I can’t swim well at all. I am not alone, according to a study […]
Bill to fix Records Problem Deserves Support
YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW By Beth Bennett A unanimous voice vote by the Wisconsin Senate on a piece of legislation is a rare occurrence. But that’s what happened on April 19, when state senators approved a bill to undo a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding public records. Senate Bill 117, sponsored by Sen. […]
Don’t Ask the Wrong Question about Raising the FDC
BlackEconomics.org® As the US hurtles toward a GO – NOGO decision on lifting the Federal Debt Ceiling (FDC), the question on everyone’s mind is: Will the ceiling be lifted? One might argue that this is an incorrect and not the most important question because it bypasses relevant and important questions that precede it. We do […]
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