Say Something Real Truth Doesn’t Stop Dangerous Campaign Rhetoric By Michelle Bryant Without fail, I am a person who likes to know the history behind the things I see and hear. I believe in facts and don’t take kindly to “alternative” truths. As a child, I learned about the consequences of telling a lie. As […]
Back to School …. Three Weeks later. Has the Metaphorical “Honeymoon” Ended?
Kweku’s Korner After the supply checklist, it’s time to check in. Managing back to school parental anxiety. By Stacey Orr Smith Mom, Veteran Educator, Educational Consultant, Parent Educator, and President, Blaquesmith Consulting, LLC It’s not the new schedules, long pick-up lines, school supply lists, and picture days that add stress to the beginning of the […]
Oh How We Need Thee!
BlackEconomics.org® Fall is upon us. The school year is well underway. Planning is in train for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years Holidays. Those engaged in academic pursuits already have their sights set on the second semester and graduation in April, May, or June 2025. Fortunately, planning is a prerequisite for successful lives. Unfortunately, Black […]
Brewers Clinch the NL Central Title
By Charles Collier The Brewers celebrate clinching NL Central with a walk-off win against the Phillies. On 9/19/24, the Brewers beat the Phillies 2-1. Jake Bauer hit the game-ending single in a close game. The win led to a huge Central title celebration. 20-year-old Rookie of the Year candidate Jackson Chourio was surprised by the […]
From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices
Say Something Real Congressional Black Caucus Annual Public Policy Convening By Michelle Bryant Anyone working in politics, civic engagement, or an advocacy role will tell you, if they are honest, that they get tired. The fields, while rewarding, are demanding, draining, and at times depressing. It’s like constantly “swimming upstream”, understanding that the path to […]
What Did You Do This Summer? – A Journey of Restoration
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Synthia M. Doaks As an educator, I am all too familiar with the back-to-school icebreaker, “What did you do this summer?” As a child, I would create elaborate stories to mask uneventful summers. As a parent, I ensured my daughters had memorable vacations to share. As a teacher, I carefully navigated […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is Working for Small Businesses
By Djdade Denson My business, Coffee Makes You Black, opened back in 2001. I love owning a small coffee shop with a positive impact on our community. Our mission is to uplift and empower the local Black community in Milwaukee. We hire employees who are local to the area and offer programs like counseling services […]
Headline Thoughts No. 4
BlackEconomics.org® Generally, “Headline Thoughts” (HLTs) reflect our contemplations of, and conclusions about, recent, and important media headlines from a Black American economic perspective. This edition of HLTs maintains yet deviates from that pattern. The First HLT is derived from a media headline. However, the remaining four HLTs are more in number than usual, and they […]
Must It Always Come Back to Slavery
Say Something Real Legacy of Segregation and Jim Crow Still Impacts Black Lives By Michell Bryant One of my irritating colleagues frequently challenges me with a question: Must it always come back to slavery? Without saying a word, my non-poker face conveys the answer to his question. Deeply rooted in Black history and the nuanced […]
Return to School Protocol
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi The end of Labor Day signals the unofficial end of the summer and the beginning of the school year. After the excitement of first day photos and return to school celebrations, we must begin the real work. The real work is setting our students up for success throughout the […]
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