By LaKeshia N. Myers As federal workers miss their paychecks and families wonder how they’ll feed their children this week, we must ask ourselves: How did we arrive at this moment? The government … [Read more...]
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When the Government Shuts Down, Black Women Pay the Price
By LaKeshia N. Myers The ongoing federal government shutdown is not just a Washington crisis—it’s a family crisis, a community crisis, and most acutely, a Black women’s crisis. As Congress remains … [Read more...]
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Breast Cancer: Not Just a Female Problem
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1993, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor who had personified the role of “Shaft” in the 1970s says he was shocked when he received the … [Read more...]
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For Such a Time as This: Black Churches & The Urgent Need for Community Outreach
By LaKeshia N. Myers As Black America grapples with the latest iteration of the modern civil rights movement, Black churches find themselves at a critical crossroads. Our institutions, which have … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Finally Takes a Step Toward Electoral Efficiency
By LaKeshia N. Myers After years of watching Wisconsin suffer through election nights with delayed results and manufactured controversy, I’m thrilled to see Republican lawmakers finally embracing … [Read more...]
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Spewing Poison: How Inflammatory Rhetoric Fuels Political Polarization
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Mind your tongue,” my grandmother would say. Her favorite scripture was James 3:1-2, in which the author admonishes readers to bridle their tongue as a sign of spiritual … [Read more...]
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The Invisible Made Visible: Celebrating Afro-Latino Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers As the United States prepares to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, it is crucial that we shine a light on a community that has often remained … [Read more...]
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Parent Power: A Literacy Playbook for Wisconsin Parents
By LaKeshia N. Myers As August winds down and the familiar rhythm of school preparation begins, parents across Wisconsin find themselves navigating a transformed educational landscape. The … [Read more...]
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Texas Democrats Stand Strong: A Familiar Fight for Democracy
By LaKeshia N. Myers History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s … [Read more...]
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August Is Black Business Month: An Economic Imperative
By LaKeshia N. Myers August marks Black Business Month and never has this recognition been more crucial to our community’s survival and prosperity. As corporate America and government agencies … [Read more...]
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