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Black Athletes Are Black Men and Women First
During a recent Fox Sports pregame show appearance, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was asked about his return to...
Jul 3, 20244 min read
It Brings No Joy
When I think about all the misery Donald Trump has brought to our nation--especially to women, people of color, and those of us who take...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Never-married Black Women Have 8 Cents in Wealth for Every Dollar Held by White Males
As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with...
May 10, 20243 min read
Cleaner Transportation Fuels Can Save Lives
One of the biggest challenges in communities of color are higher rates of asthma and respiratory related illnesses. I know this firsthand...
May 2, 20242 min read
Supreme Court Addresses Homelessness: The issue is key in a Sundown Town, Where Blacks Couldn't Live
The U.S. Supreme Court is taking on the issue of homelessness, which affects large numbers of Black people nationwide because, as a...
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Stupid is as Stupid Does. C'mon People!
In March of 2018, after 25 years of doing so, I submitted my final Blackonomics column to the members of the National Newspaper...
Apr 26, 20244 min read
Association of Black Cardiologists’ “We Are The Faces” Campaign Unveils New Videos for Black Maternal Health Week
In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2024) and April’s Minority Health Month, the Association of Black...
Apr 21, 20242 min read
The Battle Over Social Security
The Black community as a whole can never afford to lose empathy for one another. One of the core challenges in maintaining social justice...
Apr 17, 20244 min read
The Important Steps to Owning a Home and Building Wealth
The most effective way for African Americans to build wealth is through homeownership. But so many families ask, where do you start when...
Apr 12, 20245 min read
Gallup Finds Black Generational Divide on Affirmative Action
Each spring, many aspiring students and their families begin receiving college acceptance letters and offers of financial aid packages....
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Deep-Seated Denial and Ongoing Attempts to Use Our Children as Political Footballs
Minority Reporter published a piece on charter schools on February 26, 2024 by education unions supporter, Dr. Shawgi Tell, professor of...
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Black Pastors Preaching the Message of the Resurrection and the Legacy of Dr. King
the Easter season, and while many pastors are focused on crafting sermons and hosting events, others are equally concerned about King’s...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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