Why is Black America at the US’s socioeconomic bottom. There is little disagreement that we are where we are because we are not unified and not organized well enough to, inter alia, use the following standard strategic planning model to achieve persistent success: Establish and ensure that we all know our short- and long-term objectives […]
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NBA Midseason 2024-2025 Awards
By Charles Collier This is my list of the NBA midseason 2024-2025 awards COACH OF THE YEAR– Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland Cavaliers/Head Coach, started the 2024-2025 season with a franchise record 15 straight wins. The Cavs first loss was on November 19, 2024, against the Boston Celtics. Atkinson is the ultimate player’s coach, and he has […]
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USDA Cuts Deal Another Blow to Historically Black Colleges
By LaKeshia N. Myers In what can only be described as a devastating blow to African American students pursuing agricultural sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended its 1890 National Scholars Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This decision not only impacts current scholars but threatens to derail the educational aspirations of countless […]
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DOGE 20% Give Back: A 100% Set-Up
Say Something Real A Bribe for Silence in the Face of Reckless Cuts By Michelle Bryant The Trump administration, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed a plan that sounds too good to be true: a 20% giveback of savings from federal agency cuts, distributed directly to the […]
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Honoring Black History Month
By Judge Susan Crawford This February, we mark the 49th anniversary of Black History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to fairness, equality, and opportunity for all. Right here in Wisconsin, we have a […]
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Healing for My Soul
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Amid chaos, destruction, and uncertainty where do you turn where do you go? We watch the news and its devastation and trauma. Planes are crashing regularly in the not-so-friendly skies. Our brothers in California are pounded by fires and floods. Extreme weather in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and […]
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Why ‘Africa’?
BlackEconomics.org® This essay challenges our “thoughtless” use of “Africa” as the name of the “Motherland” from economic, historical, and psychological/neuroeconomic perspectives. Is this a key “sin” of omission that binds us?(1) Your patience is requested as we explore this topic methodically. The scholarly works of economists are highly valued, in part, because of the methodologies […]
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Why Wisconsin Needs the WIN Bill
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This year’s theme of Black History Month is African Americans and Labor. Whether it was captive Africans who did agricultural labor, those who organized labor movements, or focused on self-help opportunities through entrepreneurship, African Americans have always used labor […]
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National Donor Day Highlights Critical Need for Organ and Blood Donors in Wisconsin
By LaKeshia N. Myers Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the gift of life that organ, eye, tissue, and blood donors provide to thousands of Americans waiting for life-saving transplants. I truly count […]
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Concerns About New MPS Superintendent and HYA Search Firm
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The recruitment and selection of a new superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is nearly complete and I must admit: I’m looking sideways at the MPS School Board, likely the new MPS Superintendent, and at the Search firm that led the selection process to assist the district’s children. No […]
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