Kweku’s Korner By Jamaal E. Smith, MPA Two years ago, my wife Shvon and I made a very difficult decision to relocate to Charlotte, NC as I received an opportunity to work for the American Heart Association. After graduating from Alabama State University in 2006, I moved back to Milwaukee in January 2007 to be […]
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It’s Not that Simple
BlackEconomics.org® Physical relocations typically come with different state and local government tax structures and provision of public goods and services. Given the advanced state of the US economy, does it not seem logical that experts would identify an ideal level of public sector output that could serve as the gold standard for all state and […]
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First The 10 Commandments, Now the Bible
Say Something Real The Slippery Slope is Now a Hole By Michelle Bryant Last week, we learned that a copy of the 10 Commandments was ordered to be hung in Louisiana public schools across the state. Enacted by the Republican-controlled legislature, the law requires very specific wording that must be used. Classrooms must use a […]
Vice President Harris Announces Funding to Lower Housing Costs by Reducing Barriers to Building More Homes
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, Vice President Harris announced the recipients of new grants under the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant competition. The goal of the program is building more housing, and lowering housing and rental costs for American families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created PRO […]
Milky Way Tech Hub Workshop Series to Educate and Accelerate Community Engagement in AI
By Karen Stokes The Milky Way Tech Hub held a workshop series in June that trains students in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in education. These workshops aim to educate and empower people of color, fostering a more inclusive and forward-thinking culture prepared for the future of education in Milwaukee. These workshops cover AI fundamentals and […]
A Conversation With Founder Jerrel Jones, a Visionary, Activist and Maverick 60 Years-Strong
By Sydney G. Barnes We sat down with living legend Jerrel W. Jones, a civil rights warrior and unparalleled media pioneer, in celebration of a 60 year long and meaningful career. A Milwaukee native, and recipient of a 2022 honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Cardinal Stritch University, Jones’ largest looming accomplishment is the […]
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Born To Be A Father!
Kweku’s Korner By Muhibb Dyer They say the two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why you are born. On February 2, 2007, my daughter Zariah Dyer’s birth cemented the idea in my soul that I was born to be a father. This […]
The Biden-Harris Administration Honors Juneteenth’s Significance
By Karen Stokes On Juneteenth, the Biden-Harris Administration was proud to celebrate and honor Black history as they remain deeply committed to always uplifting and protecting it. Although Juneteenth has been an official state holiday in Texas since 1980, it has only been a federal holiday since 2021. A bill to solidify Juneteenth National Independence […]
Menthol Funeral: “Nasty Newport” Will be Laid to Rest in Symbolic Ceremony Sunday
(Milwaukee WI) – On Sunday, June 23, “Nasty Newport” will be laid to rest as part of a symbolic ceremony at Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, 6098 N. 35th St., in Milwaukee. The Menthol Funeral is part of a nationwide movement to raise awareness about the harms of menthol tobacco and remember the […]
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John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action
Say Something Real National Call to Protect Voting Rights By Michelle Bryant This week, I want to share information for a national call to protect voting rights. Whether the average voter appreciates it or not, voting rights are under siege and we are ceding ground every day that we don’t fight back. Recent Supreme Court […]
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