By LaKeshia N. Myers Growing up, I looked forward to our annual church Christmas pageant. At the pageant, children would don their finest holiday apparel, sing holiday favorites and recite … [Read more...]
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Our President, the Gambler
By LaKeshia N. Myers In his most famous song, “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers taught a valuable lesson: “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, know … [Read more...]
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Learning Outside of the Box: A Look at Educational Opportunities in the Era of COVID-19
By LaKeshia N. Myers We are all reeling from the effects of COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down; nowhere is this more apparent than in K-12 schools. As an … [Read more...]
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May the work I’ve Done Speak for Me
By LaKeshia N. Myers Last week, I lost my Aunt Kaye. I’ve mentioned her in past columns because she had such a profound impact on my life. She was a phenomenal educator and had a near savant … [Read more...]
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Replacing Fear With Hope: The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
By LaKeshia N. Myers I recently had a sofa shipped from an auction house in Los Angeles to Milwaukee. While this detail may seem trivial, understand that this was no ordinary sofa. This sofa … [Read more...]
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A Nod to New School Revolutionaries
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Revolution is about the need to revolve political, economic, and social justice and power back into the hands of the people, preferably through legislation and policies that … [Read more...]
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No Justice, No Peace
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a teacher of American history, I teach my students that protest is an American concept. In fact, the power of protest is embedded in the fabric of our culture, so much … [Read more...]
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Gaining Equity in “Prime Time”
By LaKeshia N. Myers This past week was rough. It was replete with political posturing from my Republican colleagues, some of whom believe Gov. Evers’ extension of the mask mandate constitutes … [Read more...]
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The Power of the Diaspora: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers I am a true lover of music. I began playing piano when I was seven years old; was first chair flute in the band; and along the way I picked up minimal skills on the organ … [Read more...]
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A Throne of Lies
By LaKeshia N. Myers “The truth doesn’t cost anything, but a lie can cost you everything,” my mother said as she scolded me for lying about cutting my hair. I was seven years old and had come … [Read more...]
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