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 … [Read more...]
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Rangel: The Elected Politician Who Served the Public Well
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant There are elected officials, politicians, and public servants. The terms are often used interchangeably but to be clear, there is a difference. You could … [Read more...]
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Crashing Out: When Unmanaged Emotions Lead to Crisis
Kweku's Korner By Patrice McBeath LPC In today’s polarized, fast-paced, high-pressure world, many people are quietly carrying emotional burdens heavier than they can manage. The current state … [Read more...]
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Malcolm’s Mama Lit His Fire
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Malcolm X, the fearless leader that the actor and activist Ossie Davis described as one of Harlem’s “brightest hopes,” the “stormy, controversial and bold young … [Read more...]
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Why Child Care Counts
By Senator Dora Drake Childcare needs to be affordable and accessible, but within our state, childcare has become increasingly expensive and inaccessible. Through the Child Care Counts program, … [Read more...]
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Black Americans’ Mobility Trap
BlackEconomics.org® A Research Analysis Brief Introduction Young and old Black Americans are enjoying increased access to a wide range of communications tools that enable mobility: e.g., Laptop … [Read more...]
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Thunder Are in The NBA Finals
By Charles Collier The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves from beginning to end and easily won 124-94 in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2025. The victory … [Read more...]
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Mental Health Matters: Understanding National Mental Health Awareness Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s time we have an honest conversation about the mental health crisis affecting communities in Wisconsin and across … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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Healing Together: Strengthening Black Mental Wellness and Community Care
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Lia A. Knox PhD, LPC Co-Founder, Black Space HQ Founder & CEO, Knox Behavioral Health Solutions In a world where silence often surrounds our pain, Black Space HQ … [Read more...]