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Young Chef Pursues Culinary Dreams
By Karen Stokes “You’re never too young to follow your dreams,” these wise words came from 11-year-old Ra’quell Boyd, a student at St. Marcus North Campus, who is also known…
Kristen Welker Set to Become First Black ‘Meet the Press’ Host
Chuck Todd hosted his final episode of “Meet the Press” on NBC, handing the reigns over to White House Correspondent Kristen Welker, who will make history as the first Black…
How Event Series Helps Residents Re-Entering Society After Incarceration
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Editor’s note: A previous version…
Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. Wisconsin Republican leaders have…
Eliminating Excuses
BlackEconomics.org® After demoralizing and unforgiveable losses, football enthusiasts often hear coaches and players say: “We make no excuses, but…” When these words roll off their lips, we say: “Stop! Make…
Over 4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Embrace the New SAVE Plan
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that more than 4 million student loan borrowers enrolled in the Biden-Harris Administration’s new Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment…
What About the Children?: Why Childcare Funding Does Matter
Reputable (and affordable) childcare is scarce. It is apparently so scarce, according to the Center for American Progress (CAP), 54% of people in Wisconsin live in a child care desert.…
Psychiatric Hospital That Serves Milwaukee County Residents has Corrected Safety Flaws, State Says
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Granite Hills Hospital, the private…
Response to Essay “Begging for Everything Except Salvation”
Response to “Begging for Everything Except Salvation“ Sometime in our analysis of our peculiar situation as “Afrikan americans” we overlook some of the most critical elements of our status. Yes,…
Blaxit to Africa?
BlackEconomics.org® In mid-August 2023, BlackEconomics.org released an essay, “Black Americans Have Choices.” “Blaxit” (Black Americans emigrating) to Afrika is a topic relevant to, but not broached, in that essay. Consequently,…