By Judge Susan Crawford Growing up, I wanted to be a teacher. My public school teachers were my role models and taught me many of the values I carry with me today: honesty, fairness, and common sense. Like all families, my family faced some challenges. My little sister was born with special needs and needed […]
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We Shall Overcome: Resilience in the Face of Trump’s Leadership
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I know Black History Month has just ended, but bear with me because I am convinced that we have just one more lesson to learn about facing adversity, surviving oppression, and reclaiming our humanity. Let me explain. As we look ahead to the next four years of Donald Trump’s […]
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Am I Healthy? (Part II)
Kweku’s Korner An Interview with Dr. Kweku and Dr. Sheriece Sadberry By Dr. Sheriece Sadberry Q: What about obesity being a disease? • Obesity is not a disease. What? I know that has been the language for the past decades. I want you to take notice that what they are calling a disease is your […]
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Black American Religiosity: Statistics, Analysis, and Outcomes
BlackEconomics.org® Justifiably or not, it is an “accepted fact” that Black Americans are the most “religious” racial/ethnic group in the US as defined by Pew Research Center statistics on self-identification of religious adherence, self-assessment of a personal religious attitude, and attendance at religious services.(i) The purpose of this investigative analytical essay is to explore this […]
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A Time to Recognize and Advocate for Americans with Developmental Disabilities
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we welcome the month of March, we acknowledge National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to recognize the contributions, struggles, and rights of the millions of Americans living with developmental disabilities. This commemorative month, first established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, provides an opportunity to both celebrate progress and highlight […]
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Am I Healthy?
Kweku’s Korner An Interview with Dr. Kweku and Dr. Sheriece Sadberry By Dr. Sheriece Sadberry Q: As a psychologist who works with clients with eating disorders, body image concerns, chronic medical conditions, and general mental health concerns, what do you see as some of the issues with weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and the […]
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Wisconsin Deserves Better: Brad Schimel’s Failure to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault
By Judge Susan Crawford As a Circuit Court Judge, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of a justice system that works swiftly and fairly for the people it serves. Judges are on the front lines of our justice system. We are entrusted with upholding the law, safeguarding our communities, and ensuring that victims receive the justice […]
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Boycotts or Buy-cott, But Do Something
The Power of Economic Boycotts in the Fight for Equity
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Are We Funding Our Oppression?
By Julianne Malveaux African Americans have about $1.6 trillion in buying power. And we are the ultimate consumers, disproportionately spending on beauty and personal care, apparel and footwear, and entertainment and technology. There are reasons for all of this, many rooted in enslavement and exclusion, but the reasons really don’t matter. We spend rather than […]
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A Historical Critique of Black American Leadership
Black Economics ® Introduction (1) Black America has a troubled, yet rich, history. We all know the story: African people taken prisoner, brought to North America, and forced to work as “slaves;” rendered “free” by the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution; Reconstruction; segregated life under Black Codes and Jim Crow; the Great Migration north; […]
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