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 […]
Mood Shifts at Milwaukee Watch Party as Harris Falls Short in Presidential Bid
By Karen Stokes The excitement and anticipation Tuesday night as supporters gathered for the Milwaukee Election Night Watch Party began to dwindle as the night progressed. The prospect of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman U.S. President drew hundreds to the Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Cheers erupted when blue states like […]
Getting Your Money’s Worth
Parents in Search of Better Educational Options Kweku’s Korner By Stacey Orr Smith Mom. Veteran Educator. Educational Consultant. Parent Educator. President, Blaquesmith Consulting, LLC During a major election cycle, there’s a heightened sense of civic duty or civic responsibility. Conversely, there’s what I like to call civic introspection. When one realizes that voting, volunteering, and […]
Tall Respect Due: “C.F.C.H.” Crew Making Inroads
A Determined Legacy of Political Women as Leaders Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying the fierce determination of women who have long fought for a place at the highest echelons of political leadership. Her ascent to the […]
Tammy Baldwin Wins Third Senate Term as Trump Takes White House
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Former President Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election early Wednesday morning. Hours later the Associated Press affirmed the win after results showed Trump narrowly won Wisconsin by about 33,000 votes or 1 point. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin won another term as well, though by her narrowest […]
‘Use Your Voice’: Ex-Incarcerated Milwaukee Man Cherishes Regained Voting Rights
“If your vote wasn’t important, why is that the first thing they take when they take your freedom?” asks Ray Mendoza. By Mario Koran Wisconsin Watch Ray Mendoza doesn’t care who you vote for. He just wants you to vote. To Mendoza, 54, the right to vote is too precious to squander. That’s how the […]
Kerry Washington Rallies in Milwaukee to Support Kamala Harris
By Karen Stokes On Sunday morning actress Kerry Washington visited Honey Bee Sage Wellness and Apothecary Cafe on King Drive to inform volunteers of the importance of voting. Washington was in the city to rally canvassers. “My two daughters at 18 and 10 have fewer rights than I did when I was their age and […]
Milwaukee Courier Political Endorsements
With the 2024 Presidential election approaching next week, now is the time to let your voice be heard. This election season has been the most polarizing and consequential race in history with the possibility of electing the first woman president. This is not a traditional race. The Milwaukee Courier endorses the following 2024 candidates for […]
A Unified Ask From the Black Community
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Black community stands at a pivotal moment. The outcome of this election could significantly impact the trajectory of policies affecting our communities. One crucial aspect that merits attention is the need for a unified “ask” from the Black community to either presidential […]
Clean Air, Clean Water, and Clean Energy Jobs are My Reasons for Voting for Kamala Harris for President of the United States
By Warren Kirby I’m a lifelong Milwaukee resident, a clean energy union worker, and a father to two girls, ages one and three. This election is important to me because I want to provide my daughters with the best future. I want my little girls to grow up with air that’s safe to breathe, water […]
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