Introduction (1) Black America has a troubled, yet rich, history. We all know the story: African people taken prisoner, brought to North America, and forced to work as “slaves;” rendered “free” by … [Read more...]
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Revisiting Black American Leadership
Why is Black America at the US’s socioeconomic bottom. There is little disagreement that we are where we are because we are not unified and not organized well enough to, inter alia, use the following … [Read more...]
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NBA Midseason 2024-2025 Awards
By Charles Collier This is my list of the NBA midseason 2024-2025 awards COACH OF THE YEAR- Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland Cavaliers/Head Coach, started the 2024-2025 season with a franchise record … [Read more...]
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USDA Cuts Deal Another Blow to Historically Black Colleges
By LaKeshia N. Myers In what can only be described as a devastating blow to African American students pursuing agricultural sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended its … [Read more...]
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DOGE 20% Give Back: A 100% Set-Up
Say Something Real A Bribe for Silence in the Face of Reckless Cuts By Michelle Bryant The Trump administration, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s newly established Department of Government … [Read more...]
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Healing for My Soul
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Amid chaos, destruction, and uncertainty where do you turn where do you go? We watch the news and its devastation and trauma. Planes are crashing … [Read more...]
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Honoring Black History Month
By Judge Susan Crawford This February, we mark the 49th anniversary of Black History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout … [Read more...]
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Why ‘Africa’?
BlackEconomics.org® This essay challenges our “thoughtless” use of “Africa” as the name of the “Motherland” from economic, historical, and psychological/neuroeconomic perspectives. Is this a key … [Read more...]
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Investing in Our Children Matters
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This past week, Governor Evers outlined a budget proposal that provides a clear path to … [Read more...]
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Why Wisconsin Needs the WIN Bill
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This year’s theme of Black History Month is African Americans and Labor. Whether it was … [Read more...]