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All Politics are Local: Politicizing the Education Landscape in Wisconsin

April 9, 2021

By LaKeshia N. Myers There’s an old adage that says, “all politics are local”—this is true, especially during spring election season in Wisconsin. While gubernatorial, state legislative and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jill Underly, LaKeshia N. Myers

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Time is Money: Exploring the 21st Century Poll Tax Levied by the Georgia G.O.P.

March 26, 2021

By LaKeshia N. Myers When I was a classroom teacher, to explain the inequity of poll taxes and other ballot-blocking measures that were used in the Jim Crow south, I would give my students the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Voter Suppression

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Are Your Edges on Life Support?: Weaving Our Way into a World of Trouble

March 20, 2021

Last week, the state assembly passed Assembly Bill 12, which specifies that a person does not need to obtain a barbering or cosmetology license in order to perform natural hair braiding; something … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Assembly Bill 12, Hair Braiding, LaKeshia N. Myers

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In Times like These, We Need Common Sense

March 13, 2021

Having grown up in the Baptist church, I have an affinity for music from the “golden age” of gospel. As a child, my mother and grandmother, would listen to the music of Clara Ward, Sister Rosetta … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: BadgerCare, LaKeshia N. Myers

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Black History is American History: Why Comprehensive Curricula is Necessary

March 6, 2021

I must admit, there is a certain level of anxiety I have every Black History Month. While I love the highlights and celebrations of my history and culture, I know, without fail, somebody somewhere is … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African American History Education Act, LaKeshia N. Myers

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When Deregulation Goes Wrong: The Common Sense Case for Government Intervention

February 27, 2021

By LaKeshia N. Myers One of the fundamental differences between the Democratic and Republican parties centers on the issue of government control. This is not a new nuance, it was actually the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Deregulation, LaKeshia N. Myers

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces the CROWN Act

February 19, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair is a lot of things to a lot of different people. It’s an identifier, a statement maker and in some cases, it’s a political statement. No matter how someone chooses to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, CROWN Act, LaKeshia N. Myers, Legislation

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Is Your All On the Altar?: A Clarion Call for Master Teachers

February 19, 2021

By LaKeshia N. Myers I have no doubt been blessed and afforded many privileges in my life and for each I am thankful. One of the things I am most grateful for is the ability to learn at the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Master Teachers

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces CROWN Act Aimed at Eliminating Hair Discrimination in Wisconsin

February 13, 2021

Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) reintroduced legislation on Feb. 10, 2021 that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: CROWN Act, LaKeshia N. Myers, Legislation

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Hark, Who Goes There: Understanding No-Knock Warrants & The History Behind Their Use

February 5, 2021

By LaKeshia N. Myers If you’ve read any of my previous columns, you know the love I have for music. Being a certified “band geek” that plays four instruments, I believe there is a song that … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Warrants

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