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The following are selected Briefs, Bulletins, Commentaries, Essays, Reports, and Working Papers on “Futuristic” topics from a Black economics perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “The 6-7 Fad and Economics.”<\/a><\/strong> (January 18, 2026) (446 KB) [T67FAE011626.pdf] This Analysis Brief reminds Black Americans (Afrodescendants) of media platforms\u2019 power; including their power to generate a sizeable economic impact facilitated by something as seemingly meaningless\u2014even \u201csilly\u201d\u2014as the \u201c6-7 fad.\u201d\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cautionary Note: “Envisioning an Exit Before Entering”<\/a><\/strong> (Janury 9, 2026) (392 KB) [EAEBE011126.pdf] This cautionary note concerns home purchases and sugggests that Black Americans (Afrodescendants) not experience a perfect revisiting of the 2008-9 Global Economic and Financial Crisis amid the current \u201cGreater Fools\u201d economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correspondence: “An Inquiry Concerning a Black American (Afrodescendant) Religion.”<\/a><\/strong> (December 5, 2025) (310 KB) [BE_org-ICABAAR120525.pdf] This submission presents BlackEconomics.org correspondence (an email message and a memorandum) that was transmitted to selected Black American (Afrodescendant) religious organizations concerning the subject topic. This correspondence was, and is, intended to stimulate comments and discussion concerning methods for building trust and unity among Black Americans beginning with our religious organizations and institutions. This effort is linked to ongoing efforts by the Long-Term Strategic Plan for Black America\u2019s<\/a><\/em> (LTSPFBA\u2019s<\/em>) Implementation Team. To clarify the relevance of religion to economics, economists have long-held that culture\u2014including religion\u2014influences economic outcomes in significant ways. The so-called \u201cfather of economics,\u201d Adam Smith, prepared a very well-received work entitled, The Theory of Moral Sentiments<\/em> (1759), long before he penned his seminal work on economics, The Wealth of Nations<\/em> (1776). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: \u201cCyborgism and Black America\u2019s Economic Future\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (August 30, 2025) (215 KB) [CABAEF083025.pdf] This essay forces the realization that we are now functioning (as will our descendants), in an economy that is pervaded increasingly by “cyborgs.” Hence we should seek to comprehend well what cyborgs are and how they are already affecting, and promise to affect, our future. “For better or worse: That is the question?” If you are even marginally concerned (excited even) about our future, then you will enjoy this Brief Essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Human Mind and AI”<\/a><\/strong> (May 23, 2025) (206 KB) ([THMAAI052325.pdf] This essay continues BlackEconomics.org\u2019s analysis of how the human mind helps determine our effectiveness as economic agents. In this second submission of our series on the mind, we explore pointed questions about what is occurring in real time. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotization are now heralded as saviors for humanity because they can increase economic efficiency and improve outcomes\/wellbeing all around. Is this assertion true? Please enjoy the brief read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “A Critical Juncture for Black Americans”<\/a><\/strong> (May 9, 2025) (239 KB) [ACJFBA050925.pdf] This essay urges care and caution as Black America (a nation within a nation) continues to respond to rapid  and tsunami-like global developments as if we are completely unmoored and vulnerable. This results from the absence of an agreement to accept an existing, or build a new, strategic plan about which we can all agree, adopt, and implement. There is particular concern now because of developments on the African Continent that are motivating elevated levels of interest in emigrating to Afrika and\/or attempting to assist Afrikan countries with their economic development programs mainly through financial investment. Optimally, Black American emigres and\/or investors should undertake effective and successful decisions so that their experience is rewarding and that they are, in fact, rewarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “Can T-M Madness Be Explained?”<\/a><\/strong> (April 4, 2025) (205 KB) [SPACE040425.pdf] This essay considers the whirlwind of madness emanating from the People\u2019s House in Washington, DC. It suggests that an extended chain of past events and recent developments may shine light on not only what might serve as a partial reason for the madness, but it may also reveal that we are observing the evolution and early implementation of a seemingly new, but actually not so new, economic growth model. One thing is for certain: Today\u2019s unfolding developments will affect our long-term future adversely if we do not respond properly to these developments now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: <\/strong>“What Now?”<\/strong><\/a> (December 14, 2024) (210 KB) [WN121424.pdf] This essay analyzes prospects for the immediate and near-term future in an economic system requiring perpetual growth. The current bleak outlook is a product of a Western Mind that has lacked genuine creativity. But existing tools and those embodying appropriate human and cultural capital can help innovate our world back to balance if global leadership (oligarchs and plutocrats) can cure its avarice addiction. Black Americans, however, can seek to avoid inevitable crises by implementing our own strategic plan. In response to this essay, we received the following responses: Comment 1<\/a>; and Comment 2<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “A Stew for Winning the Global Socioeconomic Race War”<\/a><\/strong> (October 18, 2024) (237 KB) [ASFWTGSRW101824.pdf] This essay suggests reconsideration and potential augmentation of our long-held strategy of Black \u2013 White separations to facilitate Black American socioeconomic development. It employs a scrumptious, soothing, delicious, and warm stew and its ingredients as a metaphor for how to view this new two-component \u201clove\u201d strategy for winning the global socioeconomic race war. The logic of this alternative for addressing global inequality is reinforced because the strategy is already in play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Oh How We Need Thee!”<\/a><\/strong> (September 20, 2024) (188 KB) [COLSOHWNT092024.pdf] This commentary revisits one of our 2021 commentaries that emphasized the need for more Black American coordinated and integrated planning so that we can implement increasingly complex strategies that are required to ensure Black America\u2019s successful rise. Organizing and organizations can be favorable, but they can also be fragmenting. Action is required to prevent the latter. Also, see Baba Maurice Nichols’<\/strong> brief follow-up concerning this commentary here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Strings that Bind”<\/a> <\/strong> (August 19, 2024) (238 KB) [STB081924.pdf] This analysis brief considers Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris\u2019s recently released economic policy proposals, performs a concise and practical analysis of them, and\/or poses relevant questions about them from a Black economic perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytical Brief: “What Do You Know About Wealth?”<\/strong><\/a> (July 19, 2024) (213 KB) [WDYKAW071924.pdf] This submission poses several important questions about wealth and is a teaser for an analytical brief that dives deep into the wealth topic from a Black American perspective. Readers can read the submission first or go directly to the analytical brief: \u201cA BlackEconomics.org Classificational Anatomy of Wealth\u201d<\/strong><\/a> (July 19, 2024) (314 KB) [ABECAOW071924.pdf].   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “How Unfair is the Global Economic Strategic Game?”<\/a><\/strong> (July 12, 2024) [HUGESG071224.pdf] This essay discusses the not so long-term future of African and Middle Eastern nations and their Diasporas, which is being formed by current plays in the global economic strategic game. We ask and venture an answer to the following question: How will these nations and their Diasporas  respond when they realize that future economic convergence may already be precluded? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “The Criminal Injustice System: A New Perspective”<\/a><\/strong> (March 22, 2024) (230 KB) [TCISANP032224.pdf] This essay takes a fresh look at criminal justice systems by posing two questions. To answer the questions, the essay compares crimes and edifice building to assess the \u201cfairness\u201d of the criminal injustice system. For the future, the essay suggests deeper analysis of crimes to determine root causal factors and to dispense justice properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief:<\/strong> “Voting from Black Political Report Cards”<\/strong><\/a> (January 26, 2024) (286 KB) [VFBPRC012624.pdf] This analysis brief explores the production and use of an objective, purposeful, and systematic tool (Black political report cards) for increasing Black America\u2019s political economy benefits. Ideally, a Black political party would produce these report cards. For the 2024 Presidential Election, Black American voters, organizations, and institutions may develop political report cards to help ensure the most favorable outcomes beyond the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:<\/strong> “Blaxit to Afrika”<\/strong><\/a> (September 8, 2023) (259 KB) [BTA090823.pdf] This essay offers an analysis that suggests guarded introspection as Black Americans consider emigrating to Africa as one of four important choices we confront in a rapidly evolving and innovating world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:<\/strong> “Missing the Point”<\/strong><\/a> (June 23, 2023) (281 KB) [MTP062323.pdf] This commentary uses the health sector of the US economy and Black America’s outsized use of it to prove that Black America can evolve an independent, self-reliant, and self-determined economy successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay (Interactive):<\/strong> \u201cWhat is Your Outlook for Black America?\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (May 5, 2023) (85 KB) [WIYOFBAL050523.xlsx] This brief interactive essay enables a simplified assessment of your beliefs about Black America\u2019s future. A Microsoft EXCEL file will become available after clicking on the hypertext essay title. Responses to nine questions that are presented in the EXCEL file will provide insights on your beliefs about a favorable or unfavorable future for Black America. Open (Download) and enable editing to interact with the file. Interaction with the file will not be recorded by BlackEconomics.org. Only relevant cells in the file are available for interaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:<\/strong> “Making Discriminators Pay”<\/strong><\/a> (April 21, 2023) (262 KB) [MDP042123.pdf] Discusses Black America’s prospects for obtaining important benefits by leveraging new AI technology to fight racial discrimination, and for exhibiting a new demeanor concerning racial injustice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Lifelines Cut”<\/a> <\/strong> (February 17, 2023) (224 KB) [LLC.pdf] It is a companion piece to our February 10, 2023 analysis brief, “Cutting Lifelines.”<\/a> This analysis brief suggests that substantive evidence points to a potential US Government fiscal crisis that could cause unilateral US Government lifeline cuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Our 2023 Future”<\/a><\/strong> (December 30, 2022) (292 KB) [O2023F.pdf] Comments on potential progress on Reparations during 2023 and how Black Americans should begin to contemplate such a development. There are so many important questions to ask and answer. We consider some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Is Mississippi Configured for Black Self-Determination?”<\/a><\/strong> (October 28, 2022) (264 KB) [IMCFBSD.pdf] Analyzes a variety of statistics for Mississippi to assess whether the state is well postured for Black American self-determination. Also see a RESPONSE<\/strong> to this Analysis Brief from Asinia Lukata Chikuyu, “The New Afrikan Perspective”<\/a> (November 11, 2022) (120 KB) [TNAP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Moving Up the Economic Track”<\/a><\/strong> (October 14, 2022) (261 KB) [MUTET.pdf] Comments on how Black Americans are poised to engage in the US and international economies in a more dramatic manner through a prospective high-speed rail mega project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Shifts Required”<\/a><\/strong> (September 23, 2022) (275 KB) [SHIRD.pdf] Resounds the alarm for Black American labor to shift out of occupations that will be disrupted substantially by a rapidly evolving US economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Real-Time SS COLAs: A Simulation”<\/a><\/strong> (August 12, 2022) (393 KB) [RTSSCOLAS.pdf] An analysis of estimated outcomes under alternative Social Security COLA regimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Employment in Shabazzland”<\/a><\/strong> (July 15, 2022) (327 KB) [EMSHABLAN.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis Brief: “Antecedent Events, Factors, and Conditions”<\/a><\/strong> (June 17, 2022) (240 KB) [AEFC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “A US CBDC and the Black American Economy”<\/a><\/strong> (February 11, 2022) (426 KB) [CBDCBAE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “A Black American Health Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a><\/strong> (January 28, 2022) (423 KB) [HEALBUL7.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “The Value of Nation Formation”<\/a><\/strong> (January 14, 2022) (402 KB) [TVONF.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “A Black American Criminal Justice Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a><\/strong> (January 14, 2022) (424 KB) [CRIJUSBUL6.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief Essay: “Increasing the Size and Viability of Black Businesses”<\/a> <\/strong> (December 31, 2021) (418 KB) [ISVBB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “A Black American Educational Attainment Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a><\/strong> (December 31, 2021) (396 KB) [EDUCATBUL5.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Knowing”<\/a><\/strong> (December 17, 2021) (388 KB) [KNOWING.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “A Black American Entrepreneurship Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a><\/strong> (December 17, 2021) (394 KB) [ENTBUL4.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Reparations Sub-Strategy One: IRPs or EEPs”<\/a><\/strong> (December 9, 2021) (398 KB) [RSS1.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “Black American Income Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a><\/strong> (December 9, 2021) (411 KB) [INCBUL3.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Consolidating Government’s Third Tier”<\/a><\/strong> (December 3, 2021) (368 KB) [CGTT.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “Black American Employment Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a> <\/strong>(December 3, 2021) (389 KB) [EMPBUL2.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulletin: “Black American Population Bulletin: An Updated Forecast”<\/a> <\/strong>(November 19, 2021) (390 KB) [POPBUL1.pdf] <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report Brief: “Black America’s Employment, Industries’ Size and Growth, and the Future”<\/a><\/strong> (November 5, 2021) (485 KB) [BAEISGTF.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “The Truth About Black Banking”<\/a> <\/strong>(October 29, 2021) (404 KB) [TTABB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “There Are Plans for Black America, But Black America Has No Plan”<\/a><\/strong> (September 10, 2021) (362 KB) [BAHNP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “A Preliminary Look at the Infrastructure Bill”<\/a><\/strong> (August 6, 2021) (421 KB) [PLAIB.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Another Take on Black American Reparations”<\/a><\/strong> (July 26, 2021) (425 KB) [ATBAR.pdf}<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “Exiting No Man’s Land”<\/a> <\/strong> (July 9, 2021) (368 KB) [ENML.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: “How Black Small Businesses Can Hinder Closing the Income and Wealth Gaps”<\/a><\/strong> (June 22, 2021) (401 KB) [HBSBCHCIWG.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: “What Do You Know About the NBPC?”<\/a> <\/strong> (June 11, 2021) (386 KB) [NBPC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cL\u2019Histoire Se R\u00e9p\u00e8te?<\/em>\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (June 11, 2021) (400 KB) [LSR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cWould Black America Benefit from Biden\u2019s Proposed FY 2022 Education Program?\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (June 7, 2021) (457 KB) [WBABFT1EG.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cA Memorial Day \u2018Then What?’\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (May 28, 2021) (363 KB) [TW.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay: \u201cA Black CPI?\u201d<\/a> <\/strong>(February 25, 2021) (439 KB) [BLACKCPI.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cResolving the Great Separation: If Unity is What You Seek\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (February 1, 2021) (403 KB) [IUIWYS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cWhat Does Covid-19 Mean for Black Americans?\u201d<\/a> <\/strong>(April 19, 2020) (232 KB) [WDC19MBA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposal Brief:  \u201cMobilizing Black Religious Organizations for Education\u201d<\/a> <\/strong> (January 2020) (328 KB)  [MBROE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy Brief:  \u201cMore Than a Conqueror: One Black American Strategy\u201d<\/a>  <\/strong>(August 15, 2019) (381 KB) [MTAC.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cMore on Reparations: Recognizing Reality\u2014Reassessing Requirements\u201d<\/a> <\/strong>(July 7, 2019) (220 KB) [RRRR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cHow Black America Could Save Billions\u2014Households at Least $500\u201d <\/a><\/strong> <\/a>(March 30, 2019) (279 KB)  [SaveBillions.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis:  \u201cWhat Can Black Americans Produce in Shabazzland? A Black American Supply and Use Table\u201d<\/a> <\/strong> (August 15, 2017) (741 KB) [BSUT.pdf}<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cMore Black Banks: Only Part of the Solution\u201d<\/a> <\/strong> (August 16, 2016) (155 KB) [MBBOPS.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cWhy Not a Black Political Party?\u201d<\/a><\/strong>  (August 15, 2015) (195 KB)  [WNABPP.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report:  \u201cHighlights from National\/International Reparations Summit\u201d<\/a><\/strong> <\/a> (April 14, 2015) (950 KB)  [SUMHIGH.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cScience Will Obliterate Racism\u201d<\/a><\/strong>  (March 2015)  (128 KB) [SWOR.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essay:  \u201cThe Economics of Freedom for Black Americans in a Technological World: A Brief Futuristic Essay\u201d<\/a><\/strong>  (January 17, 2015)  (186 KB) [TEFBA.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary:  \u201cFrom Inequality to Equality: Hypothesizing about the  Possibilities\u201d<\/a><\/strong> <\/a> (March 7, 2014) (76 KB) [FIE.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commentary: \u201cGoogle May Hold a Key\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (April 4, 2011) (164 KB) [GMHK.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report: \u201cBlackEconomics.org\u2019s Participation in United Nations\u2019 Minority Issues Forum on Minorities and the Right to Education\u201d<\/a> <\/strong> (December 2008) (46 KB) [MIFA.pdf]  Also see \u201cEconomics of Education: Substantive Preparation Notes on the Draft Recommendations on Minorities and the Right to Education.\u201d<\/a> (December 2008) (34 KB) [MIFB.pdf]  Finally, consider the following three Statements that were submitted on behalf of BlackEconomics.org to the Forum: Statement 1<\/a> (25 KB) [MIF-Stat1.pdf]; Statement 2<\/a> (26 KB) [MIF-Stat2.pdf]; and Statement 3<\/a> (27 KB) [MIF-Stat3.pdf]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Paper:  \u201cComing to Africa: Should Black Americans Emigrate?\u201d<\/a>  <\/strong>(January 2008) (124 KB) [COA.pdf]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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