By LaKeshia N. Myers It is said that the past is prologue. If that is true, we should look closely at the lives of our forebears and take notes. For this edition of the summer reading list, I critique five books from the 1960s. I have chosen to look closely at the words and ideologies […]
Unfunded and Unwanted
Say Something Real GOP Legislators Effort to Score Political Points with MPA By Michell Bryant My grandfather used to say, “Get out of my pocket!.” It was a simple reminder that we were making plans for his paycheck, frequently without consulting him. Mind you these were not life changing purchases, but as grandkids we had […]
Caravan Of Love
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi “Every woman every man Join the caravan of love (Stand up) stand up Stand up Everybody take a stand Join the caravan of love (Stand up) stand up Stand up We’ll be living in a world of peace And the day when everyone is free bring the young and […]
That is Not the Cause: What is?
BlackEconomics.org® The time for parables, half-truths, feeding pablum to the people, and for obfuscation is over. Time for using psychological, subliminal, and programmatic tricks to confuse the population is over. Being partly ignorant (an excuse without justification today) we rely largely on scientists (who are purposefully divided to add to the confusion), who say that […]
Some People Can’t – Joy Comes In the Morning
Say Something Real Dems Remind Nation of the Joy of Service By Michell Bryant The bible verse, Psalm 30:5 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” has never been more relevant in the world of politics. As a proponent of the separation of church and state, there are times when […]
I’m Kicking, but Not High
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi How can anyone tell anyone how to overcome grief? What works for one person, may not work for the rest. Hell, what works for you today, may not work for you tomorrow. We can offer cookie-cutter prescriptive techniques that can be valuable, but not always helpful. For example, we […]
The Biden-Harris Administration is Saving Me $20,000 Per Year
By Yvonne Lumsden-Dill Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act, I was paying $22,000 per year for my life-saving medications under Medicare. This medication is non-negotiable for me. I have diabetes and a genetic mutation that I’ve needed treatment for since birth. Vice President Harris’ actions to lower drug prices have changed my life. Before she […]
Feminization -> Nullification -> Weaponization
BlackEconomics.org® Introduction This brief essay would have been best penned by a Black American female economist. Arguably, Black females have experienced certain historical opportunities to enjoy more favorable outcomes than their Black male counterparts. Therefore, Black females may have unique insights concerning how Black males could or should address this essay’s topic. Black economists value […]
Brewers Remain in First Place
By Charles Collier The Brewers are 17-10 since the all-star break. They are 73-54, 19 games over .500. As of 8/22/2024, the Brewers have a commanding 10-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. They have the 4th best record in baseball and should end up with one of the top two records in the National […]
Strings that Bind
BlackEconomics.org® The entire nation and world are swept up in the dramatic runup to the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election. We began receiving clear signals concerning Kamala Harris’s economic policies last week.(i) Of course, Donald Trump has his “2025 Project,” which presents its own distinct economic plan. For most Black Americans, there is no […]
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