People of color, who already face systemic challenges, are disproportionately disadvantaged by the exorbitant cost of running for office.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers 2025 State of the County Address
MILWAUKEE – On March 25th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered the 2025 State of the County Address at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Downtown Milwaukee. During the address, County Executive Crowley highlighted the important role partnerships play in delivering results for Milwaukee residents. The County Executive discussed several key projects and initiatives that […]
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Why Wisconsin Voters Should Reject the Unnecessary Voter ID Amendment
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we approach a critical moment in our state’s democratic process, Wisconsin voters face a proposed constitutional amendment that threatens to undermine the very foundations of our electoral system. The upcoming ballot measure on voter identification is not just unnecessary—it’s a calculated attempt to further marginalize vulnerable populations and create additional […]
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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi If you never had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Joy De Gruy speak, you have not checked off every item on your educational bucket list. She wrote a book in 2005 that is still relevant today; in fact, her words are even more meaningful. The title Post […]
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An Economic Meditation on an Analog-to-Digital Transformation Using ‘Why?
BlackEconomics.org® To resolve the “Black American Problem” there must be an amazing vision that informs a strategic and long-range plan. Hence, our efforts to help develop and implement the Long-Term Strategic Plan for Black America.(i) Given that life has a way of continuously undressing before us and revealing new knowledge, insights, and information means that […]
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Breaking Barriers: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women in Government Service
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we reflect on our nation’s progress during Women’s History Month, we must acknowledge the profound contributions of African American women to government service—contributions that have too often been relegated to footnotes in our history books. From the battlefields of World War II to the highest echelons of federal power, Black […]
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In Disruption, Go Back to Our Roots
It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended business as usual, in federal government, in classrooms, in business. Many of us who cover this news are experiencing extreme whiplash. Wolf tickets barked at our allies. Tariffs here and gone tomorrow. Tantrums in the Oval Office. State […]
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Reality Check: Taxes Are Necessary
Say Something Real Governor Evers’ Proposes Increased Vehicle Fees By Michelle Bryant There are no easy answers when it comes to funding critical infrastructure in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers’ recent budget proposal, which includes raising title registration fees for new vehicle purchases, has sparked heated debate, again. While Republicans have jumped on their favorite messaging […]
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A Woman’s World
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Our elders, guardians, and parents have the primary responsibility to teach ethics, morals, and values. The difficulty is how to explain difficult concepts to children whose brains are still developing and not ready for detailed cognitive demanding explanations. We turn to fables, myths, and parables. A fable is […]
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March Madness is Underway
By Charles Collier The 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament started this week. Wisconsin and Marquette have excellent chances to advance to the final four. On March 20, 2025, third seeded University of Wisconsin easily defeated the 14th seeded Montana Grizzles 85-66. John Blackwell was the Badger’s leader scorer with 19 points, going 7-9 on his two-point […]