By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin, we have a problem. A reading problem; according to Wisconsin Literacy, one in seven Wisconsin adults struggle with low literacy. Meaning they struggle to understand short, simple sentences and perform simple tasks. Adults with below basic literacy would have trouble filling out forms and following printed instructions (Wisconsin Literacy, 2024). […]
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You Ain’t Black
My first question is “Is the team on the same page?” I will ask the Black community, do we have a unified team?
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Black Advocacy Day at the Capitol
I invite you to join us for Black Advocacy Day at the Capitol on February 29, 2024. The event is free and hosted by BLAC-WI.
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Government Revenue and Expenditure Inequality
BlackEconomics.org® A well-known saying is: “All politics is local.” However, there is no comparable saying for economics or commerce. Given that we are all cognizant of the political economy’s importance, we suggest: “All economics/commerce is personal.” As Black (Afrodescendant) Americans, we are concerned with inequality, which is a political economy issue. We are trained or […]
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Bucks off to Slow Start Under Doc Rivers
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a downward spiral under Doc Rivers, as their recent embarrassing home loss to the Memphis Grizzles adds to the disappointment. The decision to hire Doc and fire Adrian Griffin is being criticized. The Bucks are 3-10 under Doc Rivers and appear to be headed to a another […]
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Sisters in the Struggle: Paying Homage to Black Women Politicians
By LaKeshia N. Myers Happy Black History Month Wisconsin! Did you know there were only 383 Black women serving in state legislatures in the United States? That’s right, only 383 (according to the Center for American Women in Politics); or 5.2% of all state legislators. In Wisconsin’s one hundred seventy-six year history, we have only […]
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Whose Side Are You On?
Many say how long are we going to blame everyone else for our issues and not take a level of personal accountability?
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You Don’t Miss Your Water
An open letter to former Wisconsin State Senator Lena C. Taylor.
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Headline Thoughts No. 1
BlackEconomics.org® “Headline Thoughts” reflect our contemplations on, and conclusions about, recent and important media/press headlines from a Black American economic perspective. As background to this new BlackEconomic.org delivery framework, we begin with a pivotal question and related answer. Question Why is “press/media freedom” elevated to a lofty position as one of five core democratic freedoms […]
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This Black History Month, Let’s Celebrate The History We’ve Made Under President Joe Biden
By U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore Black History Month is a celebratory time in our country. It provides an opportunity to not only reflect on the struggle and sacrifices made by leaders in past generations, but also an opportunity to highlight the ways we are making history today. We made history right here in Wisconsin when […]
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