Kweku’s Korner By Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate Before I understood the meaning of mental health, I understood the game, the rhythm of the ball, the pressure of a close score, the intensity, the unspoken bond between teammates, coaches, and fans. Basketball was where I could breathe, where I could be. And while I […]
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Rooting for Shedeur in the Shadows of Colin
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As another NFL season unfolds, the familiar rhythms of the game echo across living rooms and stadiums. But for me, the screen remains dark. I haven’t watched a single NFL game since the league effectively blackballed Colin Kaepernick for daring to kneel in protest of racial injustice. That act […]
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Just Be Thankful for What You’ve Got
By LaKeshia N. Myers Thanksgiving for many is the official kick-off to the winter holiday season. The holiday season for my family stretches from November until February; we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Mardi Gras (which ends the day before Ash Wednesday). But throughout the season, music has always been an integral part […]
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Why Money and Love are Not Tautological Answers
BlackEconomics.org® Purpose: To reveal the efficacy of economics in determining the nature and veracity of widely perceived realities. Introduction There are so many ways to open this essay as we begin our sweet climb to joy and optimism during the End-of-Year-Holidays and onset of the New Year. One thing is for certain, discussions about money […]
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Who You Calling Piggy?
Say Something Real Trump’s Treatment of Women On Full Display By Michelle Bryant Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with the press has been a hallmark of his public persona. However, his particularly antagonistic tone when it comes to female journalists and women in general is working my nerves. On multiple occasions, Trump has used derogatory language […]
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Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers November is a sacred time for Catholics of African descent across the United States and around the world. It is Black Catholic History Month—a time to celebrate the profound contributions of Black Catholics to the Church, to remember our spiritual ancestors, and to reflect on the rich tapestry of faith that […]
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Beyond the Game: How Kyren Lacy’s Story Deepened Our Commitment to Sport Social Work
Kweku’s Korner By Adrian R. Thompson, MBA, LCSW and Andrea N. Thompson, MBA, LCSW Kyren Lacy’s story mirrors many in college athletics. He was a talented young man chasing his dream on the field for all to see. Suddenly, that dream ended. Behind the scenes, his mental health unraveled, unseen by highlight reels. Lacy’s story […]
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Vaccinations
By Dr. René Settle-Robinson, Podiatrist Outreach Community Health Center; Wisconsin State Director of Health Committee for the NAACP; Healthy Climate Wisconsin, VP; Climate and Health Equity Fellowship graduate 2022 There is a saying in the Black community, “When White folks get a cold, Black folks get pneumonia.” Just about every healthcare problem that you can […]
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Insight #4: The Declining Importance of Jesus in the Global Economy
BlackEconomics.org® Purpose: To remind Black Americans of a requirement to never “surrender all,” but to continuously “reconsider all.” Our world was hijacked: Mental and physical aspects of our lives were reconfigured improperly. Hence, we must use all means available to: (1) Build trust and unity; (2) agree on a plan for our future; (3) execute […]
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The Packers are a Top Ten Team in The First Half of The Season
By Charles D. Collier Through the first half of the season, the Packers’ defense has been impressive, ranking in the top ten across every major statistical category. They are currently ranked sixth in the league in total yards, allowing just 292.1 per game, and have surrendered only 21 touchdowns so far. On the ground, Green […]