By LaKeshia N. Myers When reflecting on the historic nature of his election as the first African American Mayor of the City of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson said, “Being the first Black mayor is … [Read more...]
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New News Regarding Student Loan Debt
By LaKeshia N. Myers I am one of 3.2 million Americans who has student loan debt in excess of $100,000. While the Biden Administration has worked tirelessly strengthening loan forgiveness … [Read more...]
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An Open Letter to the Milwaukee Public Schools Community
By LaKeshia N. Myers Dear Board of Directors, Administrators, Employees, Parents, Students, & Community: As a member of the Wisconsin state legislature, I write to you with grave concern … [Read more...]
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An Ode to ‘Soul Sisters’: African American Religious Women & Their Impact on the Church
By LaKeshia N. Myers In the Christian tradition, Lent is a solemn religious observance commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, during which he endured temptation. It is a … [Read more...]
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Finally, Future Focused Leadership Emerges at Milwaukee Public Schools
By LaKeshia N. Myers I am a vehement supporter of Milwaukee Public Schools. Not only did I attend MPS schools for my entire K-12 education, but I also taught in the district when I returned to … [Read more...]
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Damn ‘The Man’, What About Us?
By LaKeshia N. Myers I am exhausted. Literally and figuratively, exhausted. This week has been one for the record books. It was filled with sham committee meetings for rushed, ill-prepared, … [Read more...]
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Remembering the 1972 National Black Political Convention: Unity without Conformity
By Lena C. Taylor & LaKeshia Myers Fifty years ago, in Gary, Indiana, nearly 10,000 Black people gathered to talk politics. They were Democrats, Republicans, Socialists, Independents, … [Read more...]
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A Charge to Keep I Have
By LaKeshia N. Myers “A charge to keep, I have; a God to glorify! A never dying soul to save and fitted for the sky.” To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; Oh, may it all my pow’rs … [Read more...]
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To Sir Sidney, With Love
By LaKeshia N. Myers I remember the first time I saw Sir Sidney Poitier act in a movie. I was about 7 years old and I walked into our family room where my parents sat watching the movie, “To … [Read more...]
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There Can Be No Masters at The Table of Human Rights
By LaKeshia N. Myers Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu … [Read more...]
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