Kweku's Korner By Dr. Edgar X. Jordan II “Drums, please! Summer, summer, summertime…” performed by the Fresh Prince has become an enduring anthem in the African American community. It heralds … [Read more...]
The Irrelevance of Adam Smith’s TMS
BlackEconomics.org® An especially important European philosopher-economist (the so-called “Father of Economics”), Adam Smith (1723 – 1790), is introduced to economics students early in their study. … [Read more...]
Timberwolves beat Nuggets 115-70 in Embarrassing Loss
By Charles D. Collier On May 16, 2024, the Timberwolves handed the Nuggets one of their worst losses in playoff history. Denver gave up in the second half and stopped playing hard. That … [Read more...]
What Do Kindergarten Teachers Mean By “Ready for School?”
By Kristen J. Amundson At this time of year, many preschool parents are worrying about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. What are the things their child should learn? Do they need … [Read more...]
Dear Mama: An Open Letter to My Mother, Girtha Myers
By LaKeshia N. Myers Dear Mama, As I approach my fortieth birthday, it occurred to me that quite a bit has transpired in the time we have known each other. While I often joke with you and dad … [Read more...]
Emotional Concussions: Running from Insanity
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Insanity is defined as the state of being seriously mentally ill. In a more laypeople’s account, insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and … [Read more...]
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW By Matthew DeFour The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the … [Read more...]
The PBC and You
BlackEconomics.org® What is the PBC? Economist and 2018 Nobel Laureate William Nordhaus is an early theorizer about the political business cycle (PBC), which he concluded arises because “voters … [Read more...]
Third Annual National Black Cleanup Day on May 25
The Third annual NATIONAL BLACK CLEANUP DAY (NBCD) WILL occur on May 25, 2024. The goal of the NBCD is to institutionalize the concept of pristine black communities across the length and breadth of … [Read more...]
The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back: It’s Time to Crack Down on Reckless Driving
By LaKeshia N. Myers A little girl died last week. Four-year-old Zekani Hymes-Wilson was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle. She and her mother had walked to a local store and Zekani … [Read more...]
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