By Charlene Crowell For the first time in 30 years, rising home prices and interest rates have translated into a drop in existing home sales and worsening affordability challenges for middle class families. Among the nation’s 46 million renter households, only one in seven – 6 million – in 2024 earned at least $126,700, the […]
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NY Mayoral Race Raises Questions for Black Voters
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Following the recent results of the New York mayoral race, some voters have likely found themselves between a rock and a hard place. With the emergence of State Representative Zohran Mamdani as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, no one can deny that there is both excitement and trepidation […]
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Erasing Our Heroes: The Shameful Attack on Medgar Evers’ Legacy
By LaKeshia N. Myers When I heard that the Trump administration was considering stripping Medgar Evers’ name from a U.S. Navy vessel, I felt a familiar burn in my chest – the same one I get when I witness injustice masquerading as policy. This isn’t just about a ship’s name; it’s about a deliberate attempt […]
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Men’s Mental Health Month: A Reflection – Where Do Warriors Go to Weep?
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Carolyn Spearman Davis, Ph.D., CMPC Courage+Resilience= Healing Scrolling through IG recently (as I do when I’m bored), I landed on a clip of Cam Newton talking with Pastor Jamal Bryant on his podcast. The caption was about Cam responding to claims that he’s “creating broken homes”. But, what caught my attention […]
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Threats to Medicaid Coverage Endanger Us All
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Unless you are of a certain age or healthcare status, you might know the difference between Medicaid and Medicare. Simply put, both are government-sponsored health insurance programs that serve different populations, and have distinct eligibility requirements and varying coverage options. Right now, I am squarely focused on Medicaid. Roughly, […]
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A Betrayal of Trust: Governor Moore’s Reparations Veto Shows Politics Over Progress
By LaKeshia N. Myers When Maryland’s Wes Moore became governor, Black folks across the nation celebrated. Here was a Black man who understood the struggle, who had walked in our shoes, who would surely be an ally in the fight for justice. But this month, Governor Moore showed us that being Black doesn’t automatically make […]
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America for Sale? Luxury Over Leadership
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Under the Trump administration, a troubling narrative has emerged that America might as well have a metaphorical “For Sale” sign plastered across its forehead—or perhaps, more aptly, Uncle Sam’s. This narrative is amplified by actions that blur the lines between public service and personal indulgence, with the clearest example […]
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Saluting America’s Teachers: The Backbone of American Democracy
By LaKeshia N. Myers In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we pause to recognize the immense contributions educators make to our communities while acknowledging […]
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Strengthening Adolescence: The Power of Protective Factors in Youth Development
Kweku’s Korner By Tyree D. Brinson, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist (IL) | PsyPact Certified to Practice Virtually in Over 40 States Including Wisconsin Private Practice Psychologist | Clinical Consultant | Clinical Director of an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program in Downtown Chicago Adolescence is a critical stage of life marked by rapid emotional, physical, and social […]
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Chaos, Confusion and Delusion —100 Days of Lies and Insanity
By Julianne Malveaux Are you better off than you were three months ago, when the current President was sworn into office on January 20? That’s the question President Ronald Reagan posed to voters when he squared off against President Jimmy Carter in 1980. Voters concluded that they are worse off and chose Reagan over Carter. […]
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