By Karen Stokes The June data of 3.0 percent surpassed expectations on multiple fronts, with headline inflation experiencing a decline of 0.1% on a monthly basis—something not seen since the early days of the pandemic. On an annual basis, headline inflation slowed to a 3% pace, from 3.3% in May. The Consumer Price Index, a […]
American Heart Association Looks Back at First 100 Years, Ahead to the Next 100
By Erin Levzow Board Chair, Milwaukee American Heart Association As we celebrate the American Heart Association’s Centennial throughout 2024, let’s recognize the profound impact this institution has had on global health and well-being. From the humble beginnings of six physicians convening at the Drake Hotel in Chicago in 1924 to today’s powerhouse with over 32 […]
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AOC Right on SCOTUS Impeachment
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is calling for the impeachment of Uncle Thomas and Shady Sam. Introducing articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, AOC knows that the move is DOA (dead on arrival). The process to impeach a judge is arduous and […]
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Lamplighters
By Dr. Cullen A. Carey The 2024 International Youth Leadership Conference (IYLC) was a phenomenal event, marking the grand kickoff of the Grand Conclave of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. This flagship youth event was filled with enriching activities, inspiring speeches, and valuable learning experiences. Here’s a comprehensive recap of the highlights from this year’s […]
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Project 2025 and Donald Trump
By Alexis Reyes As Milwaukee makes final preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC), the Democratic Party (DNC) and the Biden-Harris campaign are also preparing to correct and counter the spread of misinformation and harmful policies, namely the controversial Project 2025 Agenda that has been proposed by Donald Trump and the GOP. The RNC will […]
Congressman James Clyburn meets with Milwaukee Civil Rights Activists
By Karen Stokes Congressman James Clyburn visited Milwaukee on Monday, where he met with local leaders and activists at the Milwaukee Civil Rights Community Meet and Greet, held at the African American Women’s Center, to talk about the importance of the 2024 election. In an approximately 30-minute speech, Clyburn displayed humor, wisdom,and experience, and reflected […]
Eric Hovde Remains Out of Touch with Voters
By Karen Stokes Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde struggles to connect with Wisconsin voters in his race against incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. His negative remarks on overweight individuals, the viral clip of him flubbing the Pledge of Allegiance, and his cruel comments about older voters in nursing homes highlight his disconnect with voters. His 2012 […]
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Presidential Debate: Style Over Substance
Say Something Real America’s Obsession with Shiny Objects By Michelle Bryant Working in politics, you learn a lot about people. If you are paying attention, you learn to read a room, when to speak, and when to keep your powder dry. You figure out what resonates and what falls flat in messaging around your issues. […]
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Lessons From Relocation
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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