By LaKeshia N. Myers It is one of my favorite times of the year. A time that I can relax, kick back with family and friends, and watch my favorite holiday movies. I know, this probably seems … [Read more...]
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What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas?
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Tis the season, to be jolly, but what happens if I have nobody?”—the opening line of the Emotions’ 1973 Christmas classic poses a very frank question. I thought about this … [Read more...]
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Defending Human Dignity: National Human Rights Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers December serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and promote human rights for all individuals across the globe. National Human Rights … [Read more...]
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Revisiting the AIDS Epidemic Forty-Three Years Later
By LaKeshia N. Myers It has been forty-three years since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a report on five previously healthy young gay men diagnosed with KS/OI. This was the … [Read more...]
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National Black Catholic History Month: Acknowledging the Dedication of African American Catholics
By LaKeshia N. Myers When I was a classroom teacher, I had the opportunity to teach a course called College Summit. College Summit was not only a course designed to walk students through the … [Read more...]
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Be Grateful: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers One of my favorite gospel songs is called “Be Grateful” by Walter Hawkins. Throughout my life, I have felt the lyrics of this song are the truest representation of one’s … [Read more...]
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Enough is Enough: Reckless Driving Needs to be Reined In
By LaKeshia N. Myers I have dedicated a good portion of my legislative career to fighting reckless driving. From introducing bills to allow red light and speed enforcement cameras, to seeking … [Read more...]
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This is what Democracy Looks Like
By LaKeshia N. Myers With early in person voting underway in Wisconsin and across the country, my heart has been filled with pride as I see lines of people waiting, (patiently and undeterred) … [Read more...]
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Disability Awareness: Understanding Disabilities Seen & Unseen
By LaKeshia N. Myers October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the value and talent workers with … [Read more...]
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Keeping Hope Alive: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Message Inspires a New Generation to Vote
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Hello, LaKeshia?” “Yes”, I said as I wiped the sleep from my eyes. I don’t normally answer the phone early on a Saturday morning, but when I saw it was my friend Santita, … [Read more...]
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