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...]
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Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces the CROWN Act
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...]
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Is Your All On the Altar?: A Clarion Call for Master Teachers
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...]
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Reintroduces CROWN Act Aimed at Eliminating Hair Discrimination in Wisconsin
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...]
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Hark, Who Goes There: Understanding No-Knock Warrants & The History Behind Their Use
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...]
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Dear Republicans, Please Stop Voting Against Your Own Interests
By LaKeshia N. Myers This week has been a doozy, even for the Wisconsin State Capitol. I would never have imagined that within the span of one week, my Republican colleagues would attempt such … [Read more...]
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Exploring Dr. King’s ‘Two Americas’ More Than Half a Century Later
By LaKeshia N. Myers Every year, I get a tad bit unnerved around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. I get this way because I know many will post pictures and quotations that will celebrate … [Read more...]
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When the Chickens Come Home to Roost: Donald Trump, Insurrection and the Death of the Grand Old Party
By LaKeshia N. Myers I wondered when enough would be enough. Publicly mocking a disabled reporter didn’t do it; neither did calling white supremacists in Charlottesville ‘very fine people’; and … [Read more...]
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
By LaKeshia N. Myers During this holiday break, I have taken time from the hectic schedule that often dominates my life to relax and reflect on the past year. Part of my relaxation has been … [Read more...]
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Medical Apartheid, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, & African American Reluctance
By LaKeshia N. Myers Let me begin by saying, “Yes, I will be taking a COVID-19 vaccine when it is made widely available.” I will be asking my doctor for the Moderna vaccine specifically, … [Read more...]
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