By Karen Stokes On Monday, coinciding with National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week, President Biden addressed the Annual HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, announcing an additional $1.3 billion in federal investments for HBCUs. With these new investments, combined with the previously announced $16 billion in total federal investments in HBCUs, the Biden-Harris Administration […]
Is America Ready for a Woman President?
By Dr. Yaounde Olu Human perception is a very interesting phenomenon. Basically, a great many people make decisions and behave according to their perceptual biases, and not on logic. This is why the the decisions made in the voting booth are crucial; our future lives can be drastically influenced by the perception people have that […]
Trump’s Lies Pouring Down Like Cats and Dogs
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 […]
Vice President Harris Joins NABJ for a Roundtable Interview on National Voter Registration Day
On National Voter Registration Day, Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of students from Lincoln University and Cheney University and NABJ members. During the roundtable, Vice President Harris outlined her vision for an opportunity economy, discussing in detail […]
Black Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act Coverage Increases
By Karen Stokes Fourteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) into law. A bill that has been called the most important piece of legislation since Medicare and Medicaid. A new report indicates that nearly 50 million people have accessed coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace […]
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 […]
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