By Hallie Claflin Wisconsin Watch On Nov. 5, Wisconsin voters approved nearly 78% of the 138 school district referendums across the state. That’s higher than the 60% passage rate this past spring, but the percentage of K-12 referendums approved statewide has been declining since 2018, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum. The 70% approval rate […]
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A Basket of Deplorables: Reflecting on Appointments and Accountability
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In the tumultuous political landscape of recent years, few statements have ignited as much controversy as Hillary Clinton’s description of a segment of Donald Trump’s supporters as a “basket of deplorables.” At the time, many viewed this comment as an elitist dismissal of millions of Americans. I never did. […]
Early Pregnancy Socioeconomic Status May Shape Long-Term Heart Health
By Karen Stokes According to a new study presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, the socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may affect their cardiovascular health up to seven years later. Socioeconomic status — education level, income level, health insurance status, and health literacy — of pregnant […]
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Be Grateful: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers One of my favorite gospel songs is called “Be Grateful” by Walter Hawkins. Throughout my life, I have felt the lyrics of this song are the truest representation of one’s journey when they choose to follow Jesus. While Christ guaranteed us salvation by going to the cross; we, too, as his […]
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Imposter Syndrome
An imposter is someone who pretends to be something that they are not. The greatest imposters are actors.
$500,000 Approved for Homeless Resource Center in Underserved Milwaukee Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.’s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. The sanctuary is committed to serving disadvantaged residents within their neighborhood, providing essential support and services to those facing the greatest […]
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra “Play Your Part” Concert Features 1000 Young Musicians
By Karen Stokes The future of music was in full display as The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) held their annual “Play Your Part” concert at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield. The all-day concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, featured 1,000 students from 200 schools performing for an audience of over […]
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Trumped by a Con Man
Kweku’s Korner “He who dares not offend, cannot be honest!” – Thomas Paine By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi The election of 2016 left a lot of people confused in the United States. It was only eight years prior that the first Black President was elected in the United States, and it was declared that this […]
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Friends and Families: Regrouping After the 2024 Presidential Election
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The aftermath of a presidential election can be a tumultuous time for anyone. For those who invest their hopes and dreams into a candidate’s campaign, a loss can be hard to take. Whether it’s the refusal to accept election outcomes, like those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol following […]
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No Longer a Credible Threat: No. 2
BlackEconomics.org® Check yourself! Anger and disappointment are likely to arise as you read this essay. The important and relevant question is: “What do you do with the anger and disappointment?” We kickstart this essay with a reconsideration of a January 2019 BlackEconomics.org Commentary entitled, “No Longer a Credible Threat.” It is less than one and […]
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