By LaKeshia N. Myers It is said that the past is prologue. If that is true, we should look closely at the lives of our forebears and take notes. For this edition of the summer reading list, I … [Read more...]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Rep. Myers’ Summer Reading List #3: The ‘Girl Power’ Edition
By LaKeshia N. Myers Women are fifty percent of the American population, yet their perspectives have historically been ignored. In my quest to ramp up my reading this summer, I chose to focus … [Read more...]
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Rep. Myers Summer Book Review: Summer on Highland Beach
By LaKeshia N. Myers As is my summertime custom, I try to read at least three books for pleasure. Even during all of the summer activities on my plate, I did take time to read (or in this case, … [Read more...]
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Rep. Myers’ Summer Reading List #3: The ‘Girl Power’ Edition
By LaKeshia N. Myers Women are fifty percent of the American population, yet their perspectives have historically been ignored. In my quest to ramp up my reading this summer, I chose to focus … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Rep. Myers’ Summer Book Review: The Shattering
By LaKeshia N. Myers As promised, I am sharing reviews of some of the books I’m reading this summer. As a historian, I took interest in a book called The Shattering. The Shattering chronicles … [Read more...]
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Rep. Myers’ Summer Reading Review: Selma of the North
By LaKeshia N. Myers This summer, I have committed to reading at least five new books. While the assembly is on recess, I decided to share with the public a review of the books I have chosen to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Woman Writes her First Novel, Dedicating it to Women
By Karen Stokes Terry Wells-Jones just published her first book, a memoir, which she dedicates to women. Reflections! Looking in the Mirror is a memoir about her life. Born in the era of Jim … [Read more...]
Local Author Writes Important Story for Growing Families
By Karen Stokes Kelly Melton has experience and knowledge about caring for children. As the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center, Melton cares for children ages six weeks to 12 … [Read more...]
A Tool for Parents and A Gift For Children “Magical Black Tears: A Protest Story”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Dreams are interesting things. Some dreams escape as soon as one opens their eyes, others linger far into one’s waking hours and some remain in one’s mind long enough to … [Read more...]
Review: “The Wonder Wig”: Don’t Let Your Hair Define You
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As innocuous as hair seems, there’s no denying it plays a role in a person’s identity. Hair is a defining physical feature, and it can reveal a lot about a person – if … [Read more...]